The question plaguing a lot of people now a days has nothing to do with whether the economy is doing well nor anything to do with the who the new president of the United States will be. The question plaguing so many Americans today is whether or not college is for everyone. We have been taught from birth that higher education is the only to go if you want to lead a successful life that is filled with happiness, but an article posted on an online blog suggests otherwise. An article printed in AssociatedContent…
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many ethos appeals to try to hook the reader and convince them that college, in fact, is a waste of time. Although there are many fallacies brought up, they are later backed by good statistics and sources. This turns the article into a nice opinionated argument. Caroline Bird in, College is a Waste of Time and Money, first takes a stab at college by trying to explain that it is a huge waste of time. Bird says, “They sell college like soap, promoting features they think students want: innovative programs…
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2015 College is worth it Do you ever stress about going to college? Worry About the cost? Scared if you’re going into the wrong field of study? College is very important to go to now a days because a lot more jobs are requiring a college education. College is worth the time and money to go through. I believe everyone should go to college and get a degree. In this essay I will be explaining why it’s important to go to college and why it’s worth having a degree. First, college graduates…
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“Should Everyone Go to College?”, by Stephanie Owen and Isabel Sawhill mainly discusses the outcomes of going to college and the advantages you have when you have a higher education level. It was said that higher education is a smart choice and investment. Even though that was mentioned, it did say that post-secondary school was not for everyone. According to the level of education you have, the different amounts of money a person would make throughout the years. Although that may be the cause, it…
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“am I going to be able to afford college”. Now not every student has to face this concern but a great majority of today’s students do. Tuition is increasing at a rate that dramatically outpaces median family income. Student-loan debt is chasing ever-rising tuition like a dog chasing it’s tail. Education is something that is needed in everyone’s life if they want to be successful when they get older. Putting a large price tag on education isn’t going to make college any more appealing to those who…
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December 15, 2012 the USA was all watching the outbreak of riots all over New York City. The riots are everywhere and everyone is freaking out. Everyone has some sort of idea of why these riots are going on. For one, more than half of America hates the new president and the government is failing more than ever, people are losing jobs, and people are not getting the help and support they need. All of these things put together and over time has called these massive riots throughout the streets.…
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to go through a student’s mind is do grades really matter? The often happens when times get tough and grades are the main reason why students get stressed. Most parents think that grades are the key towards a good future overall. Do grades really determine our future? Should we stress them more? Is this a good system? First off everyone knows that good grades are key to a successful future. In high school the SAT is a huge test that can determine wether you get into a exceptional college. Then…
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military. There are some people that join the military because that is a fast and easy choice for them. The military gives everyone a wide variety of options. College for instance, the military allows you to serve your country and still have time to attend college and get a degree if you choose to do that. People that choose to join the military get the option to go to college anytime they feel during their military career. The military pays for part or all the tuition. The military has four different…
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because comedian tends to go too far with the jokes. Some might say, political correctness is a measure of the equality in our society. Political correctness is a sign of the recognition of the trials of minorities and helps everyone to understand their plight so that everyone may be more empathetic to their situation. Political correctness leads the way to societal change. It is important to understand others positions, which helps everyone change our priorities. A college student wrote a letter to…
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People say that everyone has a right to education, but why is there an exception for prisoners? Everyone has a right to education, especially if they work hard for it and earn it. Educating prisoners before their release will save taxpayers money, help society, help prisoners better educate themselves and gives them a chance at a better life. Educating prisoners saves taxpayers money. It costs $2,500 to educate and for every dollar spent $5, is saved. From spending $2,500 alone on the prisoners’…
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