What is it really like to be in college?
Becoming a college student is something that many adults in their late 30’s say are super important. These next phrases probably sound very similar to you.
“You need a degree to get a high paying job.”
“You will not become anything without an education or a degree.”
My mother’s personal favorite, “If you want to live in my house you either need to be in school or working. Just finish college so you can be successful.”
Currently being a college student, my credits define me as a college sophomore. I have received an Associates Degree in General Studies because I could not for the life of me figure out what to do with my life, and now it is too late for me, but not for you.
I am stuck around and round between tech majors because there is no room or time to switch ( I am from Florida, part of the Florida University System).
Being in college is not as great as it seems. You take classes, you do your best, and you get “credits” and some detailed explanations on stuff you could have already known. I would say the only benefits to being in college are the loans and financial aid refunds because if you play your cards correctly, you can get a refund and use it on whatever you want. You get a refund when there is money left over from your financial aid or your FAFSA loans.
As I get closer and closer to finishing college, I get closer to the idea that it was mostly useless. You need to know how to do something that makes you happy or something you are a bit passionate about.
A degree does not always mean that you can get a dream job, but you are more likely to become a better candidate in an employer's eyes. Someone that has 5–10+ years of experience with no degree to your 4-year degree and ZERO experience, you can already tell who is more likely to be chosen.
Going to college is a fun experience to make new friends, and just to reeducate yourself on topics you already know or enjoy. But if you plan on going into the medical field, it could be really beneficial to you, especially if you require certifications or degrees for a medical position with a company. Although, other types of careers such as tech, art, or writing, there is really no need. This is completely my opinion and I have done no research or have sought out information on how other college attenders may feel towards working for a degree.
