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After graduating high school, it seems that the next step is going to college. As children, we were conditioned to believe that our lives were set in stone; where we study until we graduate and then eventually enter the workforce. However, success stories of college dropouts, such as Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, are now being used to excuse not going to college.

This brief essay will address the aforementioned contemporary issue and its impact on youth. This would explain the significance of having a degree in the face of rising dropout rates, which have been influenced by success stories from college dropouts themselves.

Before we start discussing the complexities and the stigma surrounding college dropouts, we should first discuss "Survivorship Bias".

Survivorship Bias

Survivorship bias is the tendency of people to overestimate their success by stressing the fortunate overachievers who beat the odds. That is often why people reference Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs as sources of inspiration but fail to recognize the unlucky populace. The names stated previously are the exception, not the standard. If these events were common, then there wouldn't be 'success stories'.

Internet Culture Leading to Success

More and more, people are earning large amounts whilst being in high school. This can be accredited to e-sports, streaming, vlogging, and commissions. Tiktok, one of the biggest social media apps right now, has a creator fund as a source of income for content creators within the platform. To add to that, the money they receive from brand collaboration and promotion can easily beat most college graduates today. These people who gain a lot of followers for doing anything from dancing to comedy to even vlogging have been the source of both admiration and jealousy from the youth.

Knowing this, we can establish that you can easily become successful without a degree by being an ‘influencer.' The average influencer can earn between $30,000 and $100,000 per year. While entry-level positions of engineers, accountants, and nurses are around $39,281, $51,040, and $80,010 respectively. Kylie Jenner, a 'self-made' billionaire who also did not attend college, is one of the most prominent 'influencers’. In the following paragraphs, I made the distinction between people who never went to college with those who dropped out of college.

Successful People that Never went to College

Rihanna, Kobe Bryant, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift are all well-known singers and athletes in their respective fields. Some of the people mentioned had promising careers in their teenage years and because of that, they opted not to go to college. This raises the question, “what do celebrities think about going to college?”. Nicki Minaj, a multi-awarded rapper, never attended college but has expressed she wanted to go to college. Will Smith, a respected actor, was reported to have turned down a scholarship grant from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Successful College Dropouts

Additionally, there are also successful college dropouts in the 'showbiz' industry, some of which are Cameron Diaz, Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Madonna, and Ellen Degeneres. The majority of them went to college before deciding to pursue their passion. It is important to note that Madonna was a straight-A student prior to college.

Successful People with Degrees

While we can gush over celebrities without degrees, let us give credit to those who had a degree. To list a few names: Mitski, Rachel McAdams, Conan O’Brien, Stephen Hawking, Tim Cook, and Doug McMillon. Some of these are singers, actors, hosts, CEOs, and physicists. Mitski released two self-released albums in her collegiate years while managing to balance both aspects of music and education.

Pursued College whilst having Successful Careers

Earlier, I categorized successful people who never went to college, people who became successful after dropping out of college, and individuals that became successful during and after collegiate years. In this portion, we will spotlight successful people that dropped out in college and later continued their education. I also included successful people who became successful even if they never attended college but later chose to pursue a degree. Some of them are Oprah Winfrey, Natalie Portman, Rebel Wilson, and Shaquille O’Neal. Basketball athletes usually source Kobe Bryant as an inspiration to forego college but fail to recognize Shaquille O'Neal that pursued college despite his success in the game. Mayim Bialik, most notable for playing Amy Farah in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, re-entered the world of acting while raising her baby to ensure health insurance.  Unfortunately, even if you have a Ph.D., like Mayim Bialik, you can never escape the grasp of capitalism.

Success in Specific Work Fields

How can you become a successful architect, if you don't have a degree in architecture?

To become a successful doctor or engineer, you need a degree. Though being an affluent businessman needs no degree nor requirements, certain workspaces do. In order to become a successful accountant, you first need to obtain a degree in accountancy and then you need to become a Certified Public Accountant. This process is applicable to lawyers, doctors, and even teachers. Would you rather choose a professional practitioner of medicine or a quasi-medicine expert? Though that answer may differ in culture, the technological edge doctors have is the main reason they are the prime option. Licensed doctors also lower the risk of scams as they also have the equal danger of losing their board license.

College — an elitist institution

Now, that we have properly established that college may or may not be a factor to success, it is not as righteous as it seems to be. While community and local colleges or universities have been more cost-friendly than top universities, there are still some that cannot study despite the more affordable tuition. Even to this day, college is viewed as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that can only be maximized by the youth. Most children that never get to study in college are those that stopped studying while in elementary. The reasons differ but the root of the problem is poverty. Corrupt government officials that believe the 'youth is the future' while turning a blind eye to the opportunity-deprived adolescents making ends meet. In America, there is a term called 'student loan debts', where students take out loans to study in college for the sake of investing in their future. The payment of these incurred debts usually takes decades' worth of employment that raises questions if the loan was worth it?

For the average person, like you and me, attaining stardom status is like finding a four-leaf clover. Something that seems so achievable yet is so difficult to receive. While we can fixate on the success stories of celebrities without degrees, will we really know how many more failed?

In the pursuit of online success, how many more failed compared to the lucky ones? If celebrities are already successful, why lament over the fact they weren't able to attend college or why the continued pursuit of a college degree?

The only way underprivileged people, being born without a silver spoon, can become successful is through college. The painstakingly cruel institution that cares only for creating top-notch students without regard to their mental health. Entering top universities, which will hopefully give graduates an edge just because of their school's reputation. College, whether we like it or not, is a crucial aspect of success for the ordinary citizen. A place to foster and grow their network that may benefit them later down the line. A place to discover friends for life or friends for the season. A necessary place that nurtures success for people, like you and me.

For my amazing children,

Christian Gran

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College is what most of us see as our futures after graduating high school. all throughout our lives, we've been told "go to college, get a degree and land a good job"

college can leverage us in life beyond learning by the book. it can also serve as a place to network with people who can be beneficial to our futures and us to theirs, but college can only take you so far...

CONS:

According to imoney ph, A semester of 18 units in a span of 18 weeks will cost around ₱116,000. Say it's a trimester, that's roughly ₱300,000. Multiply that into 4 years of college and that's roughly ₱1.2 Million. these prices can lead to most people taking out a student loan and going into debt. college is expensive, no wonder they call education priceless.

College is *still* an elitist institution. this is one of capitalism's major drawbacks. instead of being something that can elevate and educate the population, some collages still choose to admit those with higher net worths rather than those with high grades.

A 2019 article from The Guardian states "Students who can’t get into  schools based on academic merit don’t change once they’re in class. They can’t do the work, and are generally uninterested in gaining the skills they need in order to do well" because they did not even put in the work in the first place, which is unfair to students who actually deserve those slots.

According to Vox “While more are going to college as a whole, the gap between the affluent and poor has widened — and the value of a college degree is declining” Colleges see their students as customers, and the customer is always right.

Yes, there are careers that require degrees but these careers are very few and it's competitive. a college degree won’t guarantee a high paying job. It won't even make you a skilled leader. Developing skills such as leadership, decision making, people and resource management takes real practice and experience. These are skills which cannot be acquired in the classroom.

Just a few decades ago, only a small fraction of the overall population got a degree from university and this degree therefore had a high worth.

However, in our current state of the world, so many people attend college that such a degree is nothing special anymore.

college education is still considered to be the standard for good education, but it isn’t proven that it’s the best. in my opinion, too many people buy into the social narrative that college education is the best way to go for everyone. Attending college isn’t necessarily the mind-expanding endeavor it’s always just been made out to be.

another issue with college is that students don’t learn to be responsible enough. College is often quite structured and students don’t have to organize too much on their own. there’s always a set time for you yet they teach you how to “manage your time” when in reality your managing the time given to you.

many people overestimate the pros of college education. college degrees may be your entry ticket to the corporate world but your success in business rather depends on your performance in your job and after a few years in the corporate world, employers will often no longer care about your degree that much. in short, a degree is not getting the return on investment as it once did.

for so long we as a society used a college degree to measure  someones success. we’ve fed into the built-in belief that college is the right path, but is it right for you?

THEY DON'T HAVE DEGREES:

Bill Gates is a billionaire, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. he is a Harvard dropout. dropping out was a big risk but it eventually led to the founding of Microsoft, the most successful software company in the world.

Kobe Bryant had a long 20-year playing career where he won 5 NBA Titles, was a 2-time league scoring champ, played in 18 All-Star games, and won 2 NBA Finals and 1 NBA MVP award.

now valued at $1.7 Billion, Rihanna, In addition to being a musician, now has her own beauty line, Fenty Beauty, as well as a lingerie line called Savage x Fenty.

not to mention; Beyonce, Jay-Z, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marilyn Monroe, Emma Stone, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, and Mark Zuckerberg just to name a few.

Yes, people may point out people with a college degree like Rebel Wilson. But I ask you, does she make more money in court as a lawyer or as an actress?

FINAL THOUGHTS:

We underestimate what we as humans can accomplish if we aren't limited to a belief that you can only go this far.

I find it funny how college takes place at a time where we're only at the age of discovering life and finding out our potential.  People mature at different ages and different rates. Some students are ready for college at 16 and 17 and go on to do very well. Some, however, are thrown out the door at 18 into a totally new world, and just aren’t ready for it. it's like quality control at a factory, to make sure we align with society's standards, to make sure no one’s “different”

is college necessary for success? or is that just something society tells us? as a species we are born with only two fears, loud noises and falling. other fears are just learned and influenced by our environment and cultures. overall, I don't find college necessary to succeed, whatever success means to you.

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INTRODUCTION

Starting college may be an amazing and beautiful experience, but it also comes with its own set of problems. It's common to feel worried or stressed during our first few weeks at college, and it may take some time before we feel more comfortable.

A lot also says that in order to succeed in life we need to have a college degree and our life will be so much easier. But in my opinion, we may be successful without a college diploma if we have the right skills and abilities. We also need to find out what talents we will need for our chosen job path and work hard to master them.

BODY

College is important because it gives unique opportunities, allows us to build essential, life-long relationships, and most degrees allow you to advance in your job and earn a high salary. Not only through businesses and career but also life experiences such as being mature, independent, new ideas and knowing some new friends.

At the end of the day, the goal of college is to obtain as much experience as possible. The goal is to give oneself freedom to study, think, grow, and discover. It's about understanding brilliant people around history and understanding how everyone else thinks.

In my opinion, the real reason why some students are dropping out is because maybe they are not yet ready to face it. There is just too much fun being used at the expense of lessons and grades. Loneliness, regret, and a sensation of not fitting. Academically unprepared, education-burned-out, financial limits and scarcity.

I also can observe that something other than college has a stronger link to success. Millions of people with advanced degrees earn less in their jobs than those who dropped out of high school. Millions of people who never completed college have a significant effect and earn a lot of money such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, John Lennon and more.

As I stated, there are some famous people who dropped out of college but they prove hard work in order for themselves to succeed. For example, John Lennon says that we do not have to fit in. He is one-fourth of The Beatles and is still one of the most well-known persons on the planet. He was always more focused on music than education, and he failed all of his high school examinations. After pushing his way into art school, he was dismissed after a few years due to distracting behaviors. After that, he headed on a tour with the band he created in high school. The band was called The Beatles around the time of their tour to Germany, and two members were replaced by George Harrison and Ringo Starr. This is just another successful college dropout who is a proof to reaching high, despite the fact that he lacks an academic certification.

CONCLUSION

In my conclusion, we really just cannot say what will happen to us when we are in college because we have all different paths. Not only in school, but also in our lives. We should also respect one another’s opinions because we all have different social status in life. We cannot force the future and we cannot change the past. Past can serve as a lesson and the future can serve as a goal. We should live in the moment  and make the right decisions in order for us to have a better and bright future. We are the only ones that can control ourselves. It is either to succeed or to fail. Que sera sera. Whatever will be, will be. The future's not ours to see.

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The future may seem uncertain but college will help you discover the career path that matches your interest and motivates you to become the best version of yourself. You will learn to be more independent and give the skills and knowledge you need to prepare for future.

Importance of College :
1. Long term financial gain
2. Job Stability
3. Career Satisfaction
4. Success Outside of the workplace

They say that college is the "key to success". It provides new exciting opportunities. College graduates have more jobs to choose from. It makes you not only rich in life but also enrich you as a productive person. College education opens a door that can eventually change peoples future as long as they are willing to work hard .

Is drop out can be successful?
Yes but not all .These are some dropouts who become successful :
1. Bill gates, Microsoft founder worth of $ 149 billion, dropout of Harvard University.
2. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Founder worth $129 billion, dropout of Harvard University.
3. Larry Page, Google Co-founder worth $117 billion, dropout of the University of Michigan.
4. Larry Ellison, Co-founder of Oracle worth $ 101 billion dropout of Illinois University
5. Amancio Ortega , a Spanish retail magnate worth $ 74.7 billion, dropout of school at age 14.

They dropped out for different reasons .For example Bill Gates, he was already running his business .He only dropped out because his business was already succeeding, so he jump from one situation into a better situation. Same with Zuckerberg, he dropped out to spend more time on his business. You can still become successful you just need to master a skill. How you use your knowledge is to turn that into a money making skill .

People assume that if you drop out of college, you’re either the next Zuckerberg , Bill gates. In reality, there is a vast middle ground. This middle ground is populated with smart, hard-working people that for one reason or another did not want to complete college .. For the most part, college dropouts have completely ordinary lives.
You can revert to the classic stories of dropout failures, start a band that breaks up. Start a company that goes bankrupt, but in actuality no man is completely immune to failure ,degree or not.

My Thoughts :
Why do people think that, if you go to college you'll be successful? They can easily find job? As I observed nowadays, there are a lot of people who have been finished their college/with degree but still have unemployed. Meaning Success starts with you. This is how you use your knowledge ,ability or skills .
With or without degree can be successful .

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Traditionally, like any other parents would say, college is really important. Having a college diploma secures a job that will help us in the future. We have been told to attend college right after high school because it will be a helpful investment given the cost of education.

College can help us excel in our desired field of study. What they taught in college is the collection of everyone's understanding under a certain field; it could be theoretical or practical. It can also help us build networks and connections with people that might just be beneficial to us in the future and vice versa. Given the reason above, is college really just about that? How far will college take us?

CONS:

College is extremely expensive, and costs are continue to grow, leaving many college graduates with massive student loan debt.
According to the College Board, the average cost of attending an in-state public college in 2020-2021 is $10,560, while the average cost of attending a private college is $37,650. However, most students who demonstrate financial need get financial aid that covers at least a portion of the cost of attendance.

Unfortunately, many students do not obtain the financial assistance they require to fully cover their expenses. As a result, individuals must rely on unsubsidized student loans to pay for their education. Student loan debt has risen from $260 billion in 2004 to $1.7 trillion in 2021, which is a sad trend. In 2021, the average student loan debt was $38,147, which is a startling sum.
Student loan debt can have a significant influence on your life after you graduate. It can influence your employment choices and cause you to put off purchasing a home or establishing a family.

The two most important motivations for going to college are to increase one's earning potential and to sharpen one's mind. As previously stated, the value that college provides on the first front has been declining. Unfortunately, the mental benefits of higher education have been dwindling as well.

College isn't always the mind-expanding experience that it's been portrayed to be. While it's expected that you'll be a better critical thinker, problem solver, philosopher, and so on as a result of paying your tuition, those benefits don't come instantly. According to a 2011 survey, over half of college students show no growth in their problem-solving, reasoning, or writing skills during their first two years, and more than a third see no development during their college career. Sure, the environment might help you grow, but going to college and not working hard won't miraculously improve your cognitive abilities.

SUCCESFUL PEOPLE WITHOUT DIPLOMAS:

Mark Zuckerberg drew the attention of AOL and Microsoft while still in high school by co-creating a Winamp plug-in that created personalised playlists. He passed down job offers to attend college, and from his Harvard dorm room, he created "The Facebook" in February 2004. The social networking site was a huge hit right away, and Zuckerberg dropped out of school to operate it. According to Forbes, the 36-year-old tech billionaire is worth $105 billion.

It's difficult to think this intelligent man Bill Gates is a Harvard dropout. He became interested in computer programming when he was 13 years old, and at the age of 15, he earned his first $20,000 working with Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen on a computer program that monitored Seattle traffic patterns. Five years later, they launched the worldwide software corporation. According to Forbes, he has a net worth of $129 billion, making him the world's richest man.

OPINION ABOUT THIS:

I believe that even a job that requires diploma can be something you're good at even without attending college. In this generation that we live in, everything is online. There are free courses and programs that you can look for. Some companies may require diplomas before you get a job, but our generation is coming for a really big change. You can be a programmer even without having a degree as long as you can prove yourself worthy.

By the end of the day it will all go down to what you really love to do, and not something where you'll earn the biggest salary. If we are going to take a closer look lets say in the music industry, how were 15th century musicians able to compose such beautiful compositions? How can they play instruments better than modern musicians? It is because they spend almost their entire life learning and doing the things that they love, and getting better with it through experience and criticisms.

I believe that experience is still the best teacher. We have to go through real problems and obstacles so that we may look for helpful solutions. In college, we spend most of our time worrying about school works. The pressure of not failing and eventually getting the diploma. We forget that there is more to life than that.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

The obstacles and problems that we go through are mostly because of school right now. We never really have the taste of real life problems yet. Dropping out of college will instantly give you approximately 2 million pesos that can be used in different opportunities.

If my son/daughter's goal is to do something that he/she loves, I will leave him/her be. I will never pressure my kids to go to college because it is not really a necessity for me. We were born to live with the fear that without diplomas, we can only go so far.

If my kids really want to do something that they love, but requires a degree or diploma, I would still strongly suggest college.

If it is something that you can learn as early as possible like music or career in sports, I will guide him through it. College might not just be the best investment. It is more on support and instruments that they need without forgetting to expose them on the problems and realities of life.

To sum everything up, I don't find college a necessity. There is more to life out there. I believe that there are some people and experiences that we failed to meet and see because we are centered solely on school.

Jaemielle D. Ilac
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INTRODUCTION

College in a traditional family set-up is one of the most important steps to attend to as we grow up. Most parents want their child to attend college as this will guide them, teach them more about the course and help them learn and enhance their skills before they go to work. But there are some parents who do not believe that college is important in a child's life. There are parents who dropped out or never attended college and still grew up to be successful, and with this experience of theirs, this is the driving force that say college is unnecessary. There are many different and contrasting opinions that is why, we will look and dig deeper in this text on the many opinions of people regarding college.

DISCUSSING THE PHRASE "IS COLLEGE NECCESSARY FOR SUCCESS."

The phrase "Is College Necessary for Success" is honestly very vague because it would really depend on the goal of a person. If one would like to be a doctor, engineer, lawyer and other fields of work that is a specialty then college would be necessary for them as this is what will guide and and teach them more about the jobs that they will be taking. Specialty courses would require college degrees but as we know there are other paths in life that do not require these. With this in mind, I believe that college is there to be merely a guide on what course of action you would like to take after you graduate, and it can also be a guide to help you become successful.

Success means different things to all of us. Some may want to become rich and own many things in life, but remember there are other people whose definition of success is living a simple and peaceful life.

DROPPING OUT OF COLLEGE TO GET A HEAD START?

Many students decide to drop out of college or not even start college and already start working. Many believe that this could actually be a head start for them, because they are already focused on their goals in life without having college as a distraction. A good 4-5 years of head start is actually very helpful especially if they already have a path that they would like to take.

BASED ON FAMILY EXPERIENCE

We all know that the likes of Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of college and pursued to become one of the richest people in human history but what I would like to discuss to everyone is the experience that my family members encountered.  In my family, I have an aunt who took up a certain course in college but as she graduated, she pursued a different path because she was never really content about the course and just wanted to graduate. The main goal of

Other members in my family dropped out and started working early because the path that they would take is not taught in college. Some already started earning money and that is why they decided to stop studying. College I believe is just a guide for people but if we found our drive and purpose in life then we would turn out to become determined and hungry for success. And that is what my family members experienced and that is why they ended up becoming successful.

MY OPINION ON COLLEGE

Even with the exposure that I have gotten especially within my family members, in my opinion, I believe that college is a guide in life. A course of action that we will take to help us understand ourselves more. We must remember that everyday in life we learn something new, and new information that we can extract in college could eventually be useful in our lives. There are also lessons in life that we will not learn in college. With my experience as a student who is already working on the side, I have learned many things in life and in business that I realized there is no specific course for me to take up in to learn more about my passion.

College is a place for us to learn, simulate and the last step before we face life. But in my opinion only some problems that we will face in life can be answered by college, especially if you are in a non specialty work field. College will only be useful to us if we work hard during college and really do our best to understand it. Our own definition of success will be our driving force in life. So for my final thoughts, college is not necessary because it will always depend on us if whether we would like to work hard and be successful or not.

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WE'VE BEEN TOLD ALL OUR LIVES ABOUT ITS BENEFITS.

According to tradition, one must choose a college course of their choice after graduating from high school, as according to the elderly, this "ensures one's chances of getting a good job which will then kickstart your professional career". For most part, this is true and college has more benefits than just gaining extra credentials for your portfolio.

BUT IS IT TRULY BENEFICIAL?

Contrary to that popular belief, college isn't the end-all, be-all of an academic journey--there's much more to life than just working your way up the ladder to obtain a Bachelor's (or Master's) degree to better secure a high-paying job. With a concrete plan, sufficient knowledge about how the world works and a solid resolve, the concept of choosing to not obtain a college degree may be justified depending on how successful it turns out for an individual. Some people have started their entrepreneurial journeys as college drop outs, but for the average person that's asking a lot as those people already had the knowledge and resolve to get by just fine. Some were already business owners by the time they dropped out, while some already had their life figured out in one way or another. However, as mentioned earlier, all is not lost as if one truly knows what they want to get into, success becomes a matter of "when" and not an "if".

Granted, college will definitely help you shape up to be the best version of your self, but in exchange for that bit of enlightenment is a steep paywall. And in a least-developed country like the Philippines, it is a common occurrence that most families could not afford to take their children to college, as much as they want to do so. There is also the issue of more and more people adopting the mindset that thanks to the amount of things one can do online, a degree is slowly losing its value. And can you really blame them? The internet has advanced so much since the 1980s and people are becoming more open-minded, which makes your network building that much easier.

IT'S JUST A COMPLICATED FORM OF CONSERVATISM.

So what's the bottom line in all of this? If you had to ask me, I'd say that college is not the one way ticket to success that your elders had made it out to be. It's more of a conservative approach--an expensive one at that, specially in Asian circles where most students only take up a degree for the fancy credentials and to become even more of a trophy for their parents. I however disagree with all of that, and believe that unless you're trying way too hard to be something you're not, college is purely an unessential matter wrapped in generations' worth of conservative mindsets.

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College for many is a must and they think that it can provide a better life for a lot of people.

It may open more opportunities for you in your career path. A lot of people find college very difficult because either they could not handle the workload or they have a difficult time understanding the lessons in their chosen course.  Although college is very challenging for most people, they still persevere because they believe that it could provide them a better life in exchange for all their hard work. They would want to be successful in life, but is college really necessary for success?

Based on my opinion, College is one way of helping a person being successful. With a college degree, it could open a lot of career opportunities and possibly lead to success. It may be costly but it is a great investment. College is not necessary for success, because there are a lot of successful people who did not have a college degree, they still are still successful up until now. Take Bill Gates & Mark  Zuckerberg for example, both are drop outs from Harvard University but both are one of the richest human being according to forbes.com. College can be learning ground for most people, they could gain a lot of insights and inspiration from college.

It would really depend on what the person wants.

It would really depend on what the person wants to be. of course everyone would want to be successful in life, they can have everything they want and make them happy. Based on my observation, those people who wants something in life, they really work hard and end up getting what they want most of the time.

"Law of Attraction"

One of the philosophy I believe is the law of attraction. It suggest that positive thoughts can lead to positive outcome. If you believe that college is not necessary for your success and you are positive about it, then most probably you are right! Believing in your capabilities and capacities as a person can lead to success. A lot of social media influencers who didn't apply to college and universities adapt to this philosophy, At the start of their career as a social media influencer they would not get any viewers/subscribers, but when they believe and they are positive that they would be successful in what their doing, they would be successful.

It may or may not work for you.

Not everyone is lucky enough to be successful. It all comes down to your diligence and perseverance in everything you try to do in order to become successful. I believe that if you work hard enough to achieve everything you want, you would be successful. College is one way to be successful, but it is not for everyone. So a lot of people are looking for an alternative that they think would lead them to success without college.

Definition of Success.

There are a lot of definition of success. Success can mean you are able to afford everything you want or you are able to be satisfied with everything you have and achieved over the years of hard work and perseverance.

Overall thoughts
A College degree is just a requirement for you to be able to get a job that you'd like to be able to work and probably be successful. College is not necessary, If there are people who are successful without college, there is also a chance that you would as well, but of course you need to believe in your capacities and everything about you. It is purely your choice to pursue college or not. But in my opinion, I would prefer college because you can learn a lot and gain experiences from it to transform you in becoming successful, but it is not necessary. There is nothing in this world that is not possible. If you believe and achieve.

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Introduction

College could be an opportunity/challenge for some individuals it brings about the experiences we will need in our future work. College should bring out our true personality and challenge us on our future road ahead. College also gives a degree wherein the Philippines you can easily find a job.

In other countries, you don't need a degree to get a good job a simple job can get you through life which is just not possible in the Philippines. Jobs usually look for your degree in college for you to be able to work for them not having a degree may cause problems and you may have a harder time being hired.

Is college REALLY necessary for success?

To succeed doesn't really mean making the most money or having a very nice job. People usually assume if you don't have a college degree you are seen as a lazy, incompetent individual who has nothing better to do in life.

Today there are multiple college drop-outs that are really having a really good life right now one good example is the esports pro's after succeeding they either choose to make their career suffer by going to college or continuing their journey to the topmost pros usually continue since esports is a growing industry and prize pools are getting bigger.

Everyone makes it sound like it's a requirement to go to college to have a successful life. Even my family members and some teachers but I believe that success comes from one hard work. If you believe you can pursue greatness even without a college degree.

Dropping out to take a break?

It's fine as long as you will learn something new and by the time you come back, you will have an easier time. Taking a break from college usually helps mostly when you are burned out from all the work you've done. This would help you decide if you will still continue or not this could be the turning point for your life and if it will be beneficial for you or not.

Getting a job while taking a break can also help you hone your experience and for it to be beneficial for you in the future. This will also be a time for you to know if a college degree will bring you to success or your own hard work.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I believe that you don't need to be in college to have a great life. College just makes it easier to reach your goal but it's not a necessity. People will reach their goal if they believe and work for it. A degree won't stop them from enjoying life and being successful. College can help but it's you who will decide how you will succeed in life

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Success is subjective, as like how happiness is. We live in a world wherein each individual has their own definition for success. Some may say success is being wealthy, having fame, big house, or owning luxurious belongings. But to some, happiness is their success because by the end of the day, success is an accomplishment of one’s purpose. And, our purpose relies on our values, and how we see to live each day of our lives.

During our early years of life, we are heavily influenced by the people who raised and surrounded us. We were taught common knowledge and values that our elderly believed in, whereas as children we see them as role models and grow up in likeness of them. From their values; on how we should treat people, proper manners-- to how we seek the meaning of life.

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With that said, our common knowledge, beliefs, and values towards life has a big contribution on an individual’s decision making. Us Filipino’s we are raised to have such key values to live by, on of which is respect, which is very much existent in our culture. Living by our culture and tradition somehow became our way of respect towards our family. We were born to have a mindset to follow tradition.

It is very much recognizable that most live by the fear of being rejected by the society; afraid of being identified as different, afraid that one might not please others or their family. We live in the fear of not being able to fit in the standards of others. We seek to live each day in the contentment of being normal and follow the course of many. We choose what we think is safe, but we miss out on what we have more to offer in life.

And to that we ask “ Is College Necessary For Success ? “, NO, As how everything in life is not guaranteed. We are educated with a mentality that good education is the key to success. Yes education is the key, but going to college is not necessary as most educational materials are very much accessible to the public nowadays as technology continues to go an upward trend in our current generation.

A college degree does not guarantee success, as how owning a MacBook guarantee good grades, a well known shoe brand guarantee good performance, owning the latest IPhone guarantee a better connection with people, or having the hottest girl in the world guarantee the love that we deserve. It is all about how we live our lives, how we align ourselves, how we aim to live each and every single day of it. It all comes down to our dedication to succeed. How we use each day of our lives in reaching our goals.

Reflection

What would you need years of education for if you are not passionate about what you’re pursuing?  Rather than taking up a degree why not use those years and time in improving your craft and what you are passionate about. Create mistakes and be able to learn from it without having the fear of wasting time or money. Be brave enough to separate yourself from the rest and follow your own beliefs and passion.

As I mentioned, success is the accomplishment of one’s purpose, so identify your purpose, from there you would distinguish your definition of success. Continue to pursue what you believe is sustainable at the same time is healthy for your mental well being. “ Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success “ Herman Cain.

Sincerely,

M. De Los Santos

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INTRODUCTION

College is getting increasingly essential nowadays. There are plenty of advantages, including information, social skills, living experience, living standards, and the ability to think critically for better future lives. However, it has sparked numerous debates and disagreements. Opponents argue that college is not required for a successful life, but supporters argue that college is required for a successful life, and that college allows students to gain more knowledge, so changing their perspectives on life and allowing for social change.

Students are educated in academic disciplines at college. Non-academic fields, on the other hand, can lead to success. Numerous businesses, actors/actresses, government figures, philosophers, filmmakers, journalists, architects, and others have demonstrated that success does not require a thorough education. People's enthusiasm, not academic understanding, is required in these non-academic sectors. For instance, Abraham Lincoln only had one year of formal education yet went on to become a world-renowned lawyer and the President of the United States. These cases demonstrate that a tertiary education is not always required for success.

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A college is a higher education institution that awards degrees, diplomas, and certifications in a variety of fields. College typically has a significant impact on how a young person's path is shaped. It opens doors because the information and skills acquired through education put a person in a position to seek a well-paying career and enable them to become self-sufficient. It denotes who or what that individual will become in the future. It has always been my ambition to become someone good in life while in school. Someone with vast knowledge and the ability to do what I love doing.

Is it, however, truly important to attend college in order to live a successful life? What is the purpose of going to college in the first place? To have decent education? Or to have a nice job? Those are, without a question, compelling grounds. Most high school grads, however, are motivated to attend college because they don't see any other choice. Through their interactions with family members, friends, and traditional media, they have been programmed to feel that going to college after high school is an essential step, or a mode of living, a step without which the chances of surviving even a normal, much alone a successful life, are poor.

This training is so intense that not attending college is taboo, and even youngsters with extraordinary skill in non-academic sectors wind up enrolling in college, oddly often using a specific quota allocated to them for succeeding in that field. Furthermore, lower-income families that lack the financial means to send their children to a prestigious college frequently loan their assets or make comparable sacrifices in order to do so, owing to the higher education obsession.

And, let's admit it, a good college education does offer some protection. When you first engage this system, you will normally see a staircase in front of you that will lead you to a decent life condition. A decent college may provide good intellectual exposure, but you are on your own after that. At the end of the day, any college, whether it is the big 4 schools or not, it will teach you the same things. Any institution has the same basic basis, but what distinguishes good universities from the rest is how they assess students.

Is it true, however, that the existence of this safety net and this staircase invalidates other paths to success and a good life? Yes, it very certainly does. While there is enough evidence to show that a college degree is a worthwhile investment, there is also sufficient evidence to show that not attending college does not reduce your chances of success in life. For instance, LeBron James has a net worth of $500 million and is one of the most successful basketball players of all time. He signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers right out of high school and has yet to attend college. But you're mistaken if you believe he hasn't spent years honing his skills. Many successful persons have never completed their education. So, how can we explain Steve Jobs', Mark Zuckerberg's, and Bill Gates' success? These three affluent heirs dropped out of school before getting their credentials.

It is because the implementation of education that is important, whether it is gained through life experience or in the classroom. Wisdom is taught in colleges and universities. They don't educate you how to apply what you've learned. Professors can overwhelm your mind with a wealth of information and abilities, but if you don't have a specific goal in mind to put your newfound knowledge to, it's all for naught.

CONCLUSION & FINAL THOUGHTS

College is regarded as a secure path. College provides benefits such as education, knowledge, guidance, experience, and interaction. You don't need to go to college to be successful in general. Education, in my opinion, is really vital. For people who confuse education with a degree, being educated and getting a degree are not the same thing. It's true that having a degree adds credibility to your credentials. However, this does not rule out the possibility of doing something without a degree. There are plenty of instances and inspirations out there who have reached for the stars without having earned a college diploma. You won't need a rocket science degree to believe in your dreams, pursue them, and see them through. In your life, success is whatever you define it to be. Whether it's in terms of money, happiness, enjoyment, status, or anything else. Because most others see success differently than you, it might be anything. No, college isn't required for success, but it certainly helps.

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“Hey Dad, school is fine and all, but I have just discovered that a lot of billionaires didn’t go to college and followed their passions and made it big. Do you think I can do the same?” asked my child.

Dear son,

What is the dream that you must abandon college to pursue it? Have you considered that college may be a means for you to achieve your dreams?

Find security in a college education, then find a way to support your dream. A college education will give you the knowledge and tools to do anything. College gives you better chances in finding security and success, rather than without it. Your dream does not require you to quit college. Most people go to college to pursue their dreams. For example, you can study the arts in college to become a professional musician or an artist. Do you know that prestigious music companies only hire college graduates in music?

Those who you say attained success, even without a college education, are still one in a million. Most successful people doing important jobs are still comprised of those who went to college. Most of those successful individuals, who initially did not get a college education, went back to school to gain a college education if only to sustain or even expand their success.

If you are not one of those one in a million uneducated millionaires, you might end up working as blue-collar worker, if you are lucky; because, at the very least, most jobs require a second-year college experience. I’m not saying that it is bad to be a blue-collar worker if that is okay with you. You, however, won’t be living the comfortable and luxurious life that you may want if your passion, which you plan to pursue without a college education, does not give you the success that you desire. A college education gives you a better opportunity for a good fallback career if you fail at finding success with your original dream.

Sincerely,

Dad.

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INTRODUCTION:

After we graduate from High School, we all know that most of our parents will tell us to go to College right after we graduate because it's the best way to have a better future, to have a steady job and a happy life. If we go to College, we can gain knowledge of our chosen career and experience of what we want, what makes us happy, and what makes us excited. Many people will realize if College fits them because College is not necessary for everyone. After all, College is not for everyone and is not necessary to succeed in life because it's a choice if you have the passion for achieving it.

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Benefits of College:

1. It helps you discover your purpose.

2. Curiosity can become your opportunity.

3. Investment of your Future.

It helps you discover your purpose.

The future may appear unknown, but the College of your choice will assist you in finding a professional path that matches your interests and will push you to be the most excellent version of yourself. You'll learn to be more self-sufficient and get the skills and information you'll need for the future. Meet mentors and fellow students who urge them to contribute and give back to the community and the world.

Curiosity in College can become your opportunity.

Opportunity is your ability to pursue something you're already interested in on a greater level. Enroll in classes and sports that interest you, without the constraints of an overburdened school schedule. Meet people from all origins and cultures who share and are unique to your interests. They could even introduce you to new hobbies you weren't aware you had.

Investment of your Future

College is a big time and financial investment, but it is also a down payment on success. Earning a college degree will help you achieve your job and life objectives in general. It takes a lot of hard work, but it prepares you for a more satisfying profession and a more prosperous life.

My Opinion:

Is College necessary for success? Will College help you? In my opinion, College is essential and helpful for you because, in College, it will help you realize if the things that you are doing in College will really make you happy and successful. When I watch a youtube video by "Kelly Wakasa," I realize that College is a necessity for us. For a short summary of Kelly Wakasa, he went to College because he wanted to experience what it is like to be a College Student, but unfortunately, he dropped out because of his grades, but after he dropped out, he made a video about the experience that he did during a student in College he said that he has learned so many things being a student college that made him successful today. It made me realize that College is not for everyone, but in College, you will learn things that you will never think that you need in your life. Right now, he has over 700,000 YouTuber subscribers and made so many collaborations with popular YouTubers.

Conclusion:

To wrap it up, I find College is necessary for us, but it doesn't guarantee the success that we want. In short, College is not necessary for our success because it is our choice if we're going to be successful or not.

- Mikhail Manalo

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WHAT IS COLLEGE?

College is a higher educational program that's the purpose is for us to gain whatever experience we can explore. From what we've learned from our tradition, College is a what builds and sculpts our interests in life which further develop our skills in life to put to work. I was told that in order to succeed in life, first I must finish college and have a college degree.

Through our beliefs, they can give job opportunities and Companies would chase after you especially if you graduated from a big university. In my opinion, for someone to be successful, He/she must have good money management skills and must use their skills in life properly and not put it to waste.

WHAT MAKES A PERSON SUCCESSFUL?

When people hear about the word successful, Many people would think that the person makes a plenty amount of money or owns a big company. Other people might even say that being successful is a person who is at peace with him/herself.

I think that to be defined as a successful person, The person should be the one who achieves his/her satisfaction through the product of their intelligence, physical work, determination, and discipline. We could only define a successful person is if the person is capable of making a big change in their life, makes good decision making, and is a very goal oriented person.

IS COLLEGE REALLY NECESSARY?

Most people might fear that if they drop out of college they might be rejected by society or even be called a menace to society. However this isn't the case, College may not be necessary but education is. People might have complicated the difference between  education, and intelligence. You can finish college and be there for more than 4 years of studying but it still won't benefit you in life.

In our world today, Most of the well-known richest people in the world are college dropouts. Elon Musk is one of my examples, He said that he headed to California to pursue a phD in energy physics in Stanford University. He dropped out 2 days after to launch his first company, "Zip2 Corproration" and to be part of it.

MY OPINION

I believe that college isn't necessary in order for an individual to be successful in their life. College may have some benefits such as giving teen years and "the real world" a transition which can help most of the youth in adapting when they turn into adults and have a career choice. However there are also drawbacks, Not every career choice is learned in college. The traditional lecture and testing system doesn't always apply in careers that are best learned through real-life experiences. Even if the course of your choice were offered in college, the program somewhat leaves educational holes which are supposed to be done through work-related learning experience to a student's field of career choice.

Conclusion

In Conlusion, college isn't necessary. It may have helped other people be successful in life, but there re also who didn't. Even though college isn't really necessary we might still need to take it in order for us to have a smooth transition in life from our teen years into our adulthood.

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After high school college is the next option for people to learn more about their skills and what they want to be in the future. People always tell us that we need college to get a good job after college. College helps you develop your skills and learn more about yourself and your capabilities. College helps you with more life long connections and help you discover what is your passion for the further job that you will be taking.

Some people don’t agree that all people need to go to college to be successful in life. The most popular people that did not finish school are Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg. They both went to Harvard University but decided not to finish their college there. Now Bill Gates net worth 139.2 Billion Dollars while Mark Zurkerberg net worth is 125.5 Billion Dollars.

College degree is necessary for some careers that you want to get into but it won't guarantee that they will get you your dream job. But college will help you develop yourself as a leader and learn more about the career that you want to be in the future.

My thoughts :

People tell you in High School that you need to get to a good university to get a decent job in the future. Nowadays many people that graduated from a decent college also struggle to get their dream job. This shows you that success will start with you because many people don't have money to get into university but they are the ones who are more successful in life because they work hard for their future.

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My Opinion In College

College is an important part of our lives. It is also an experience unlike any other could have. A good preparation and a big help for our plans in the future. College could lead us in a good path way of life. Getting a college degree could also be an a advantage and a help that could lead us in our brighter future and  being engage in class in college to learn. Gives us individual experiences in life and can push us through success. In college you get serious about your career and study thoroughly for a brighter future. Your independence will expand and learn how to manage your time, prepares you both intellectually and socially and start to grow as a young adult.

College could also be a training for us to face the reality or the real world. Many of us may not yet have a clear vision for what we want for our future, we may learn new things, we motivate ourselves in finding our own place in the real world. We may face new challenges and setbacks in life, but there will be new opportunities. We set our goals to reach our dreams and one day to be a successful person in the future. If we stay the same skill level like in high school we would a hard time in college.

At the end of the day we realize that we gain a lot of experiences in college. This experiences help us grow as a young adult. Despite the difficulties we face is a good experience. A lot of successful person started from bottom to top. They experience a lot of failures, they work hard for their goals and choose not the give up. Every success come from hard work. We need to work hard, double our efforts in order to survive in college, not just survive in college but to be ready and be a successful person in the future.

-Dave Allen G. Mendoza

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Introduction
College is the next step for students after they graduate high school. Its where students will be able to learn more about to improve their skills. These skills that most students learn about themselves is what would help them become successful in the future.

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College is important because you would gain experience, knowledge, and skills that will help you have a successful life.  Some people wouldn’t go to College due to different type of reasons. There are some who really don’t find the true purpose of college.  Others are probably not ready enough to go to college. Another reason is some people are having a hard time financially so they would just find a job after graduating high school.

College really just about trying to gain new experiences to help you carry on in life. It would just help you to get know more about yourself. College would prepare you for the future you would want to have.

My Opinion
For me college is necessary. It is necessary because most of the time when trying to find a job nowadays they would always look for your college degree. But even if the person graduated in college some would still struggle in finding a job. It would be really up to the person if they would go to college because we should still respect what would they want.

Conclusion
Some people who went to college became successful in life, while there are also who didn’t graduate but also became successful. In the end, it would be up to us on how we find our way to be successful in life.

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Introduction

Success is defined as the state of having achieved a set of desired goals and expectations. Although many see education as the root of success, many notable people like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs have proven this to be wrong, dropping out of college and turning out to become a few of the most successful people in the world.

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College is the stepping stone for many into adulthood. We go to college to further improve our skills and knowledge so that we can face our future with ease. College can be beneficial to our future but it does not mean we have to take it.

College can be worth it to those who can afford it but for others, it may not be worth it. Famous colleges here in the Philippines like DLSU and Ateneo have a pretty expensive tuition fee ranging from 180,000 to 230,000 Pesos. Some think that their jobs don't pay enough for a college degree to be worth it, that's why they just drop out.

Benefits of College

Finishing college grants numerous benefits including increased job opportunities, networking opportunities, higher income, and personal growth.

To those who choose to take college, benefits like the ones mentioned above can be granted. These benefits can help improve one's career but are not essential to one's success.

Conclusion

College is not necessary to be successful, all we need is the passion to do the things we enjoy and that will bring us to success. I believe that success is not defined by how educated a person is, but by his/ her determination to pursue their goals in life. We choose what we do with our lives and that's what makes us successful.

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Herman Cain

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Intro

Most student’s in high school always plan on the next thing which is college. Most if not all students’ dream is to go to their dream college, once they graduate high school. Some students, especially those in the 11th and 12th grade are the ones who will be under the most pressure since they are the ones who will be closer to going to college. And that is one of the downsides of college. The pressure. The stress.

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Those students who fail to get into their dream college, or fail to get into any college at all, feel like they are a failure in life. But there are other ways to be successful in life than just graduating in college and finding a job that will pay minimum wage. Yes there are careers that pay great that require a degree like doctors, engineers, architects or lawyers. But these require more years put into it for you to be able to call yourself a doctor, engineer etc. For example; it requires at least five years after graduating college to be a doctor. A lawyer requires about 5 to 7 years.

But in this new age, there are other ways to be successful and earn money without having to finish college or get a degree.

There are a lot of successful people, billionaires who have succeeded in life even if they dropped out of college. People like Bill Gates. Yes, he was a college drop out, one in Harvard no less. He is a successful entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Microsoft. He is now one of the most successful people on the planet and yet he doesn’t even have a degree.

Another example is Mark Zuckerberg. He co-founded Facebook and he is now worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Yet he too was a college dropout in Harvard.

Conclusion

We need to remove this old mindset that in order to be successful in life you have to graduate college and get a degree because that is no longer true anymore in this day and age. There are other ways to make money and be successful.

Kenneth Julian U. Arro
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Is not studying for 12 plus years enough? why do we need college anyways? The idea of it seems promising to just drop out and have a job that you would work for 8-9 hours a day, but having a degree gives you an essential tool to be more successful in life.

Essentially, having a degree gives you the opportunity to have connections with the potential jobs that you might want because some employers look for applicants that would have a degree since they are a prestigious company. According to Hill, many of the college graduates are given jobs over the ones that did not have a degree because of the environment and connection they had when they were still studying. The report for unemployed graduates is 3.9%, while unemployed employees are 7.5%. The labor department says that the number of college-educated employees with jobs has increased to 9.1%, while the number of non-college-educated employees with jobs has decreased to 9%. What I'm pointing out here is that if you're going to an office or company setup, it is important and essential that you go and get a degree because it gives you the privilege to have an opportunity for the future jobs that you would want to go in. College dropouts for me, are essentially for entrepreneurs or people who are business-minded just like steve jobs who is an entrepreneur that found "apple" who started its success in their family garage and now has a net worth of 7 billion. Another example of an entrepreneur was Bill Gates who is a Harvard college dropout that focused his craft through his company called "Microsoft", he has focused on programming and now has a net worth of 102 billion that sets him up as the second richest man in the world.

All of these stories are very inspiring due to quitting everything and just focusing on what their interest tells them what to do and end up being successful, but every person has a purpose in life. Everything in life is uncertain and it is up to you on who you want to be in the future, having a degree and being a dropout are two different paths that are not a bad thing to go to regardless of the negative feedback around them. It is up to you to decide on where you're interest sets you up.

Sincerely,
Topacio, Chelsea.

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Most of us strongly believed that obtaining a college degree would be the key to success. Yes, but not everyone is the same; in fact, there are people who are unemployed despite having diplomas. In addition, several billionaires, such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, were extremely successful without having a bachelor's degree.

College is important because it gives invaluable experiences, builds life-long relationships, and you can get further in your career and make a high income with most degrees. Getting a degree will learn how to develop expertise in your preferred profession. The issue with college = success is that it is not the solution for all of us. However, if you want to be a doctor, lawyer, engineer, etcetera. Yes, you will need one since becoming one, will necessarily require certain talents. People with bachelor's degrees are more likely to be employed and have a higher salaried position: hence, they are more financially secure. Even so, having a college degree does not ensure success. College is only one method of assisting a person's success.

In the conclusion, college is important to become successful in life, but it is not necessary for success. Taking college will give you a higher chance of becoming successful. But college is not the only way of becoming a success, there are several paths to becoming successful in life. We all have distinct lives; all we have to do is wait for God's perfect time

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Many people's lives are shaped by their experiences in college. It's an experience unlike any other, but the big question is whether or not college is necessary for success. Why do so many people believe that in order to be successful, you must attend college? It's most likely because they've directly experienced the advantages.

You can surely be successful without a college degree if you have the right skills and abilities. You must be determined, self-disciplined, and goal-oriented to succeed. It is possible to succeed without a college degree. A college degree, on the other hand, will provide you more opportunities. With so many programs geared to take you from having no experience in a subject to being highly skilled, having a college degree will give you a distinct advantage. A college setting provides the kind of support that most people require to not just obtain a degree, but also to begin their lives. For many people, success begins the day they receive their degree.

Overall, education is beneficial because it provides essential experiences, allows you to gain important life lessons, and you can get further in your career. You create opportunities in life to develop your skills and talents, study and explore other disciplines, and develop experiences. It's up to you to decide which route you'll follow to get them. Finally, you must define your own success and have faith in your own potential to succeed.

- Lanz Adler V. Pua

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Introduction

This subject of “Is College Still Necessary For Success” has been a long-debated question and has stirred up arguments in modern families, especially in the technology era. Our country’s norm that going to college is a must to be able to find jobs easier and quicker. In my opinion, this has been a common belief of most families in the country. This norm may be true to some extent because according to Forbes 84% of the “400 Richest List” has no less than an undergraduate degree. So what can we say about this statistic? We are in the time that 16% of the 400 Richest in the World has no college degrees, we tend to think that we might actually make it as they did. Well, this fact can motivate us but let’s keep in mind that many of this 16% have honorary degrees because of their successes and endeavors.

Head start (not getting a 4-year degree) vs Having a competitive edge (getting a 4-year degree)

Getting a head start may sound very attractive because growing up adults have been saying “the early bird catches the worm”. That’s why Filipinos buy a lot of coffee to wake themselves up in the break of dawn, but there is a second part of the saying “…but the second mouse gets the cheese!”. Now, what is better? The worm or the cheese? In this saying an analogy can be derived with the early bird as the one without a college degree and the second mouse as the one with the college diploma. Yes, the early bird gets a lot of worms and was indeed the first one to start but the mouse observes and manages to learn from his previous experiences. The mouse can even learn from the bird’s mistakes and end up with the cheese. The same can be said with having a  college degree that can help to set you up for life compared to just having a head start.

Now going to the given situation that our teacher stated “Your child read about college dropouts who became successful people in their fields. He/She is now contemplating on the importance of studying well or simply focusing all efforts on something one is passionate about. College success is clearly not an indicator of success but so is pursuit of passion. Decisions on either side would of course, have risky repercussions on his attitude towards college.” If I am to become a parent, as a lover of quotes I would tell my children, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, because it takes patience, effort, and resources to build something wonderful. But I will also tell them the second part of that quote which is “…but it burned in one”. This quote “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it burned in one” can happen to anyone who is not being careful. I believe in college, students would learn more about how to avoid these mistakes by making calculated risks and taking things seriously.  Referring back to the previous paragraph’s quote “…but the second mouse gets the cheese!”, I believe that in college students will be taught how to have an in depth analysis of the mistakes of the past so that when they graduate, they will have the knowledge on how to get the “cheese”.

Safe route (provides a start)

In my experience, the schools I attended provided me with valuable connections whether they are my best friends, friends, or even acquaintances. This network and a sense of loyalty to one another due to the reason that you carry the name of your school is something irreplaceable. After graduation, your connections may help you land a job. For graduates who plan to start a business, your network is a great way to find partners. In worst cases, when your business fails, you have a degree to use to fall back on.

Simply focusing all efforts on something one is passionate about will not be enough when talking about fallbacks because I believe in the quote that “Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than a master of one.” In school, they teach you how to be well-rounded by speaking up, presenting, taking leadership positions, collaborating, socializing, negotiating, establishing relationships, and engaging in critical thinking.  The school is a safe place to learn all these things rather than making it in the real world with real consequences. Interconnecting these skills to your knowledge will be your advantage and overall yield you better results.

In companies, many new job postings say that a bachelor's degree is not a requirement to be hired but according to Market Watch’s Capital Report, 9 out of 10 of these new jobs still go to applicants with a college degree. This shows that a college degree paves a way for a person to have financial and job security because companies think that there is a lesser risk to hiring you. When hiring a college graduate, the company will have a lesser risk due to the fact that you have learned the skills they require from a trusted institution.

Conclusion

when my kids become young adults and on his/her way to college, I would tell them to keep in mind that “Success Stories” like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs maybe imprinting a false sense of reality because these stories are made in a way that people would be intrigued thus creating a false illusion that success is easier to obtain. So take these informations with caution because it may be creating fictions, fantasies, and ideologies that may either enslave or motivate us for success. Having the right mindset and recognizing your own motivations is a good way to start.  In college it is safe to assume that you will learn these points. Stories are stories and made to be told. Nobody has a complete step-by-step process or a rule book to follow to reach successes in life, but with college education, at least, you will mark your beginning.

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College doesn't ensure your success. It's merely a stepping stone people could step upon in order to achieve success. But not everyone are the same, not everyone are good with academics, there are a lot of factors that could mold a person to success and college is just merely an option not a necessity for each and every individual progress and learn in different ways. To add to that college isnt exactly for each and every one of us, it still is very helpful and infomative for many although some people may differ from these people for their methods are quite unorthodox and unique.

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- College guides you
- College is an opportunity
-  Collage is a key to success

Collage guides you

Some of us are lost and some of us already have a glimpse of what kind of future we want to have but we dont have the confidence and experience to achieve this said future, this is where college comes in, College not only gives us even more knowledge about our chosen courses but also gives us activities and opportunities to apply what weve learned in a scenario comparable to real life in order for us to gain experience which by doing so would eventually increase our confidence in what we do.

College is an opportunity

College is a place to apply everything you have learned and is a place to showcase your talents. It has different opportunities for students like us to be molded into individuals we aspire to be given that we would be given experience and knowledge to the things we always ponder upon during our journey to success.

College is a key to success

Although some people may think that college is not really necessary we still couldnt deny the fact that finishing college would give you the experience and expertise you would need to apply in your soon to be real life proffesion and to add to that the fact that you graduated college and have a college diploma would most likely have you accepted at the job you want.

Conclusion

The bottomline is college may or may not be for everyone, for each and everyone of us is different in ways of learning, adapting, and beliefs although we couldnt also deny the fact that going to college is beneficial for it will guide you and give you knowledge that would equip you with the mindset and experience of a proffesional worker.

My thoughts

For me college is a stepping stone noone should ever miss unless you already have a solid life plan formulated for success. I know a lot of us is uncertain at the moment and some of us dont really know what to do with their lives as a student and I think college may show us the right path and mold us to into people who will pave our own way to success

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In life, we were told and programmed that education is the key for a bright future. Earning a college degree used to be the standard in order to be called successful. Times have changed. People are dealt with different sets of cards and not everyone gets access to higher education. The privilege of going to college is something that not all people have.

College will prepare you intellectually and socially. It will teach you how to prepare for specialized careers and will open doors for job opportunities. Yes, it is a stepping stone towards a more stable financial future but going to college does not guarantee you a successful life.

But there is so much more to life than just studying programs inside a classroom. Leadership and resilience are two of the most important life skills every individual needs and those are only learned through life experiences. Traditional career paths is not always equal to success. Numerous billionaires have made their names synonymous to success despite not attending college. It was through their hardworking and determination to make their goals in life happen that got them to where they are today.

The value you bring to companies will not be limited to your academic standings but character plays a big part as well. A diploma may open the doors to opportunities but it is a person’s character, dedication and passion that will lead you to greater success.

Overall, going to college may pave the way for more opportunities but success in life does not depend on it. Many people have proven this by working hard day in and day out. Success is not measured by how medal medals you’ve gained or how high your grades were.

Trailblazers like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are great examples of successful people who didn’t push through with college but have made their names. There is no secret recipe in achieving success; only hard work, dedication, perseverance, and grit. the definition of success is different with every person. The real essence of success is happiness and satisfaction that is why people who consider themselves successful don’t depend on academics only. They follow their hearts and passion and they do more of the things that they love and enjoy, and I think more people should be doing so as well.

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INTRODUCTION

College is an educational institution society established for us to further develop and hone our knowledge with courses we take interest in. Most parents if not all, are adamant in seeing their children pursue college/universities after graduating high school. Though as time progresses, interests in these institutions start to decline as notable successful public figures such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg began surging and it has inspired various people. These public figures made young people reconsider whether pursuing college would be the right move for their future. Though this sense of independence and determination are admirable traits for the future generation to have, we should take into account how choosing to attend or not into college institutions greatly affect our futures.

BODY

What exactly is college? Citing the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "College is an institution offering instruction usually in a professional, vocational, or technical field". From this definitions we understand that college is an institution that offers prerequisite knowledge about your certain interest basing from the course you have taken. In layman's terms, College is a vital measure if you are looking to further developing your knowledge formally and with the right tools that could help establish you when you graduate in the institution and work in the outside world. In essence, a college is a higher education institution that awards diplomas, certifications, and degrees that formulates this credibility most working environment are looking for in a individual. Being able to attain college education upholds a value that attracts the working environment as a sort of reassurance knowing that they see you as a qualified prospect due to the sense of education you were able to fulfill.

Now, how does college education correlate with success? Success is a very subjective word with various definitions. The meaning of success varies from each person to another. Some might consider success by being happy and contented with where you are and what you have, while some perceives success as being wealthy, well-educated, well-known, and being powerful. Though success is hard to determine, in a way these different definitions are valid and somewhat even related. In essence, being successful means that hard-work, determination, and perseverance was done in order to be at your current situation. Success is immeasurable, We can't truly say that this person is more successful than the other as we all have different means of success. What everyone does have in common with regards to success, is the goal or aspiration you have that drives you to achieve it time and time again.

Is college education truly necessary in being successful? In a way, college has a big factor in establishing you as an individual and shape your future in what ever path you choose to walk. Being able to attain this higher education could give you ample time for you to develop and it gives you the right tools in order to set off in the real world. That is why there is a stigma with people dropping out of college being perceived as failures or outcasts in the society and that this should never be the case at all. As the young people grow older, they should be given the freedom to choose whether or not they would pursue college. Though, colleges are valuable in one's future, It is only right that we give the future generation their on judgment whether this is necessary for their success. This sense of independence and urgency are what empowers these young people to pursue their aspirations without being able to go through hardships and judgments due to the social constructs society try to incorporate to everyone. Whether or not you choose to go through college, one should not be coerced to fit a certain construct as each and everyone has their own path to their own success.

PERSONAL THOUGHTS

Personally, attaining a higher education such as college/university is inessential in one's success. Though there is no denying that investing in colleges are of huge value in one's development due to the opportunities and options you could have in further improving in your set interests that could greatly shape the future ahead of you. What is important is that the future generations should not be put-down in this negative cluster when they choose not to pursue the college path. Schools or colleges are not for everyone, some people find these institutions to have been obstructing their development and in their pursuit in their interests. Some would choose to skip the college phase and head on to pursue their ventures, though may seem risky, it establishes their determination and urgency to accomplish what they set off to accomplish. No institution nor community should hold down  anyone in their pursuit to success, having this grit to be who you set to be is a learning experience for everyone no matter what hardships you may go through, at the end of the day you are walking this path you chose to walk.

CONCLUSION

To conclude, Is college necessary for success? No, it is not mandatory in one's success, but it does uphold a level of value that could help in one's decision in their path of success. Success is not as simple as black and white. Everyone in the world varies definitions in this seven letter word. What is important is how we perceive success may be and how we plan to achieve this. To quote Colin R. Davis, "The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same". Be who you want to be and go where you want to go, in the end success is what you aspire to be.

- Sac, Red Florence B.

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Introduction

Growing up, I was taught that College is a mandatory part of landing a money-earning job. I was taught to think about my future rather than my own dreams and passions; however, College to me is now a window into understanding and discovering who I am and who I want to be. Planning the future is often frightening, surprising, and unexpected but, you shouldn’t let that hinder you in accessing new knowledge and opportunities that will help you in the long run.

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In our country, it is a belief that college is necessary for success. Given the discrimination in hiring jobs, it seems quite challenging and hard to land a job if one is not a college graduate, whether it is from a prestigious college or not. This is why most parents want to send their children to college; they believe that if their children graduates, their life will be better or in Tagalog “angat sa buhay”. In reality, that is not the case for most people.

In reality, even those with college degrees from “big” colleges or universities need to compete with others in order to land a job. A lot of them work jobs that are not exactly in line with their majors or specialty in college. These people never pursued their passions and rather, they exchanged them for college degrees that they assume will bring food to the table and support their families. However, in the end, they will just simply settle for jobs that resolve their basic needs and necessities.

Conclusion

In conclusion, colleges and universities do offer advantages, but it does not guarantee success. Therefore, college is not that necessary for success. College offers new knowledge and opportunities, but the story of an individual's success still depends on various conditions.

Ultimately, it is up to the individual to pursue his/her/their own success.

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Completing college in itself should be your next milestone in life after graduating from  highschool. The reason why people go through college is to become successful in the future,  though in some cases, there are people who become successful even without having to go through the burden of going and paying for college. As children grow up, they are tasked to study and go to school for around 12 years so that they can have a good future. Essentially, children work for 12 years so that they can have a job which in turn puts them into work. Most parents would want to see their children go through college, though due to some circumstances, it is possible for the child to drop out from college. These dropouts sometimes can become very successful even without a college degree. People can be successful even without the degree, such examples would be Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs who are people that are superbly successful. Even though it is possible to become successful without going through college,  dropping out doesn't come without cons.

Why do people choose to drop out of college?:

There are many reasons as to why students dropout of college and one reason being financial problems. In 2015, only 40 percent of Filipinos were financially capable of paying college tuition. Not only does not having the capability to pay for college a problem for the family, it can also cause problems towards the student. A study showed that student students who worry about money can lead to ongoing stress, anxiety, and even depression. Another reason could be due to stress. Stress can have a significant factor when it comes to the performance of the student. It is possible that stress can affect the academic performance of the student and thus leading that student to academic failure and thus leading to drop outing.

Another reason why students then to dropout is due to their decision when it comes to the path to take. Sometimes it’s hard to choose, especially when you have to choose regarding your future. Taking recommendations is some of the ways that students base their choices, though basing on recommendations from friends, family, and other people shouldn’t really be the reason why you should choose to take a path. In doing this, it is possible that the student who bases their decision on recommendations can possibly hate the course afterwards. The lack of academic preparation is another reason why students drop out from colleges. Those who don’t prepare for their future are always doomed to fail, though sometimes it's not the fault of the student. Low-income students are more likely to come from low performing schools which in turn can affect how they will be able to go to college.

Some benefits Regarding dropping out of college.

You don’t really need to go to college to get an education:

Not going to college doesn’t really mean you wouldn’t get a job. Technically, your skills and talents are the ones that get you hired. Though, when it comes to working to get the skills and talents, you will need to be self-disciplined, goal oriented, and determined. It is up to you to gain the education required to get the job.  The internet could be an alternative when it comes to getting your education. The internet has always been inherently an educational tool. The internet is not just a communication tool, rather it has the potential to offer individual learners increased freedom from physical limitations of the real world. Individuals will be able to access information without having the restraints of having to go somewhere to get that information.

Having the freedom to do what you want:

Dropouts have a lot of freedom regarding their time. Most dropouts wouldn't really need to go through having to wake up for classes in the morning or having to stay up late to finish their assignments, rather dropouts have the freedom to put their time on something that they want to do like focusing on their passion or hobbies. Dropouts can go through ventures which can help them become successful and such ventures would be being an entrepreneur. An example of an entrepreneur who dropped out of college would be Steve Job who is the founder of Apple. People who have the freedom to do what they want can focus all their time and energy on doing what they want. People who have freedom can chase their dreams as early as possible.

Having a chance in social Media:

Another venture can be an influence on social media. It is possible for a person to earn a lot of money just by influencing or posting on social media, especially nowadays with the advent of apps such as Tiktok, Instagram, and even YouTube. Instagram influencers who have less than 10,000 followers can earn around $88.00 per post and those who have 100,000 followers can have endorsements and can earn around $200.00 per post. It's not just Instagram but also youtubers can earn a living. Filipino vloggers can earn at least P250.000 every month and some can earn well around P1,000,000 per month. Ticktockers with large followings can make around $200 to $5,000 a month especially those who have over 1 million followers. Even streaming can allow a person to become successful, especially when it comes to e-sports.

Some Benefits Regarding Going to College:

Getting a degree opens more opportunities:

Getting a degree allows a student to have an opportunity for increased incomes. College grads are able to make much more money compared to those with only a high school diploma. College graduates have a 57 percent higher chance of having job opportunities compared to those without a college degree. The reason why people with a college degree have a higher chance of getting higher is because they have the proof to show their employers that they can actually do the Job. Sure it may seem that even though people without a college degree can be more skilled. Colleges do provide graduates with skills, it's not just the skills that you gain from college that matter but also the experience that college provides such as meeting new people.

Benefits you and your family:

A college degree will always grant you a better job. A better job will always grant you a better pay, though its not just pay that you will get from a better job, but also benefits such as health care, retirement investment, and travel perks. Benefits won’t only benefit you but also your family.

Economic Stability:

A degree can get you a proper job. A proper job, meaning that you may have better job security than others. If you don’t have a degree, you are probably not getting a good job based on your credentials. Essentially, when it comes to people who only have a high school degree, it is easier to replace them due to them not having a degree. Employers value degrees and some would actually pay for an employee’s tuition. A degree allows sustainability which in turn can benefit the company regarding your performance to them.

People Who Became Successful Without Getting a College Degree:

Steve Jobs:

Steve Jobs was the founder of Apple which is a trillion dollar company right now. According to make it (2017), Steve Jobs dropped out of college at the age of 19 due to financial burdens by his family. Even though Steve Jobs dropped out of college, he was able to make up for it by focusing a lot on his passion.

Mark Zuckerberg:

Mark Zuckerberg Dropped out of Harvard, and later founded Facebook and became the 5th wealthiest person alive. The reason why Mark Zuckerberg dropped out of his Ivy League school is due to his growing social media platform. Right now, Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune is at around 117 billion dollars.

Michael Dell:

Michael dell dropped out of the university of Texas at the age of 19, He would later become the founder of Dell technologies which is a 20.9 billion dollar company Which is a trillion dollar company as of now.

Bill Gates:

Bill Gates attended Harvard University for two years. He later dropped out and became the CEO of Microsoft which is currently a trillion dollar company.

My Opinion on dropping out:

Personally I think that dropping out in itself isn’t really a good idea. College can provide a lot of opportunity towards students and not going to college is such a missed opportunity. Not a lot of people can pay for college, so if you are able to afford it shouldn’t you aim for it. Dropping out in itself can be beneficial to some people. As seen in the earlier paragraphs, dropping out can provide opportunities such as having the freedom to do whatever you want, putting your time into skills that matter to you, and actually trying to live your life the way you want to.  Dropping out can provide opportunities that college can not such as an early start, though there are a lot of things that college can provide that dropping out can’t. Again, like in the earlier paragraphs, College can also provide skills and more opportunities when it comes to getting a job. A job is essential and not getting a degree makes it harder for a person to get a job. Not only is it harder for a person without a degree to get a Job, but also since we live in the Philippines, the opportunities when it comes to getting a job are much more limited. When must take in the

Living in the Philippines:

You cannot expect that you would end like most successful dropouts. One reason why you shouldn’t expect it is because you live - in reality - in a third world country. Yes, you may be able to become an entrepreneur and become rich, though when it comes to learning the market and learning how to actually sell your product towards the people of the Philippines, you will have to study that frivolously. You can say that if you become determined enough you could actually attain your dreams, though just because you chase your dreams doesn’t mean you will actually catch it, especially when you don’t have the background to do it. Not only the background, but also a compromise when you fail to attain that dream. Going to college can allow you to have a compromise when you fail to attain your current dream. Poverty is a rampant problem in the Philippines, and those who actually can afford college and get a degree are actually blessed. The reason why people with degrees are blessed is because they actually have an education compared to those who can’t afford to go to college. Education is important when it comes to learning and getting a better future.

Successful dropouts:

It's true that there are dropouts that earn more than people who didn’t drop out from college, though if we examine more of the lives of these dropouts, I think we would have an answer. Dropouts such as Bill gates and Mark Zuckerberg were actually able to enter Ivy League Schools, which compared to the Philippines' top schools, is something that is way too high. Let's say that you actually got into an Ivy league college, such as Harvard, and decided to drop out. Are you smart enough to come up with ideas such as Facebook or even Microsoft so that you can become successful? Even if you could, do you actually have the resilience to fail a lot. When you do fail, will you be able to pick yourself up and move somewhere other than your passion. Steve Jobs was regarded as someone who had zero failures, though when he had to give up his position as CEO of Apple, he had to find a way to keep on moving forward. The way Steve Jobs moved forward was through Innovating and and finding opportunities for reinvention. Steve Jobs was able to

Passion Over College:

I think that dropping out is a good idea once you have finalized your love for a passion. When you put your years into something that actually matters to you, then there isn’t really anything wrong with dropping out. Though, if you can afford college, wouldn’t it be better to attend it instead of dropping out because if you do fail from dropping out, then wouldn’t it be good to have a kind of a back up plan. Wouldn’t be better to integrate what you learn in college into your dreams rather than rushing to attain your dreams early.

Final thoughts:

Family:

When it comes to attaining your dreams and aspirations, it always boils down to your parents. Technically, it isn’t you who is paying to attain your dreams. your parents  are the ones who pay for you to attain your dreams. When I mean dreams I don’t just mean college, I also mean dropping out. It is expensive to pay for college and you may think that dropping out is cheap, but in the long run it isn’t. You will need the support of your parents to be able to back you up financially in attaining your dreams, and if you do fail to attain your dreams. It is the responsibility of your parents to help you live life after moving on from your dreams.

Patience:

If you truly believe in your talents to attain your dreams, then I won’t really stop you from trying to get them, though, you will need to become patient when trying to attain your dreams. You shouldn’t rush your passions the same way you shouldn’t rush your education. If you truly love a passion of yours, then you must have the patience to wait for the right time to actually try and attain them. If you think now is a good time to get them, then you must think it over until you can come up with a solution that benefits you in the long run. A passion is something that you love, and If you truly love it, then you should have the willingness to be patient and wait a little while before you can actually attain those dreams of yours.

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Introduction

We were all taught in school and in our household that the next step after highschool is to find a good college to help us land our chosen job to have an easy life. College is like a gateway for us to be able to get a good job and to be able to find connections and build our own networks in life.

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Is it truly necessary for people to study in college and be successful in life? Being successful doesn't always mean being wealthy and rich, it can mean different things. We can be successful even if we don't get to earn a lot in life. We can still be successful if you like the things you do in life or find something that you like to pursue in life. There are examples out there of people who dropped out of school and still manage to be successful. Famous singer like Kanye West who made an album about him dropping out of college, and Famous college dropout Steve Jobs who then created Apple

Conclusion

In conclusion, I believe that college is not a necessity for everyone since it's not really a requirement that every job requires to be a graduate. From what I have been told from different people The only reason family and school requires you to go to college is so that you can land a good job easily and that pays well. And other people say that experience can also help you land a good and paying job. All that matters is that you work hard on the path that you have chosen in your life.

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College is an important part of someone's life, this is the part where they will establish their careers and choose what they want to do in their lives. In the future, college students will have a better chance in finding jobs and great opportunities ahead of them. I know college will not be easy, but it comes with the person’s willingness to work hard and be patient in finishing college. College is necessary for someone’s success because this is where they will not only find what they want to do, but also know themselves better.

College will help you learn different things and experiences because there are also people you can connect with. Students also gather for organizations where they can interact with and learn from each other. Gaining knowledge from others is something that you can cherish in establishing your career because you can consider their different opinions and perspectives of things. Also, having a college degree you will have a better chance in establishing your own career because this is where you will choose your course and study it for years in order to also master it.

It is important to actually know yourself because in the future you will need to find a job that will suit your interests and be satisfied with it. What if you were to dropout and not find a job because you are a dropout. Finding a job will not be easy since businesses find workers who are efficient and people who have college degree are considered to be efficient since they were able to finish their studies.

In my opinion, if I were given the chance to choose whether to go to college or not, I would choose going to college since it is a better option. Going to college is a part of life where you can experience things you haven’t experience yet and be able to learn from it. It will always not be easy since life will give you unexpected situations that you can learn from and apply it the future.

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