Comments on: College is Becoming a Business, Not a Learning Institution http://quazen.com/kids-and-teens/college-life/college-is-becoming-a-business-not-a-learning-institution/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:45:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alexis Mul..... http://quazen.com/kids-and-teens/college-life/college-is-becoming-a-business-not-a-learning-institution/comment-page-1/#comment-110557 Alexis Mul..... Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:21:38 +0000 http://quazen.com/kids-and-teens/college-life/college-is-becoming-a-business-not-a-learning-institution/#comment-110557 I too find myself conflicted on what college means. On one hand it is to specialize and immerse myself in my true passion in life: writing. On the other hand it is to achieve a higher quality of life upon graduation: through work. <br /> I've constantly gone back and forth on what the meaning of college is; your article tastefully explains why this is: I'm given two messages that contradict with another. <br /> So, a) thank you for spelling this out for me and b) now it's time to pick a definition. <br /> <br /> College has become the new High School Diploma. It seems like everyone has at least an associate degree, if not a bachelors. This puts strain on me, as I want to choose college for the sake of learning. Since it's become more of a job staple I'm unable to do this wholeheartedly. I've come to realize that yes; accounting is a degree that guarantees a safe, secure, and quality lifestyle. Despite this, it's not for me. I do not like math; some of it I can stand, but I would not enjoy 40hrs a week of it. With the price of college, I'd say it's foolish to throw thousands of dollars into a degree you aren't gonna be able to "take back to the bank." I come from a low economic household, so I know first hand what it's like to have no cushion to fall back on. I've decided to get a degree in something that I'll be able to build a career on, but allows me to remain true to myself, my ideals, and my passions. I may change my mind to writing, but one thing I won't do is major in something that's "safe" and economically secure. <br /> You only get one life; it's over before you know it, so make it worth something.<br /> I too find myself conflicted on what college means. On one hand it is to specialize and immerse myself in my true passion in life: writing. On the other hand it is to achieve a higher quality of life upon graduation: through work.
I’ve constantly gone back and forth on what the meaning of college is; your article tastefully explains why this is: I’m given two messages that contradict with another.
So, a) thank you for spelling this out for me and b) now it’s time to pick a definition.

College has become the new High School Diploma. It seems like everyone has at least an associate degree, if not a bachelors. This puts strain on me, as I want to choose college for the sake of learning. Since it’s become more of a job staple I’m unable to do this wholeheartedly. I’ve come to realize that yes; accounting is a degree that guarantees a safe, secure, and quality lifestyle. Despite this, it’s not for me. I do not like math; some of it I can stand, but I would not enjoy 40hrs a week of it. With the price of college, I’d say it’s foolish to throw thousands of dollars into a degree you aren’t gonna be able to “take back to the bank.” I come from a low economic household, so I know first hand what it’s like to have no cushion to fall back on. I’ve decided to get a degree in something that I’ll be able to build a career on, but allows me to remain true to myself, my ideals, and my passions. I may change my mind to writing, but one thing I won’t do is major in something that’s “safe” and economically secure.
You only get one life; it’s over before you know it, so make it worth something.

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