An Extensive Education
December 29, 2022 2023-03-24 13:34An Extensive Education
A look into college becoming a necessary factor of life
“Education is important” is what some people would say, but 13 years of it seems like enough for most. During secondary education, students tend to drop out in search of a unique way of life. Other young adults turn towards a more traditional path, seeking out more college to get into well-paying jobs. To take on this path, post-secondary school steps into play.
Post-secondary school is the goal for most individuals graduating from secondary education. Getting a degree or learning a trade from a post-secondary institution can help prepare individuals for the future and help increase chances of employment. However, a person can certainly be successful without a college degree.
Some argue that post-secondary school is not worth it. The debt from college loans can be too high, delaying graduation, and creating a setback in saving for retirement, buying a house, or getting married. Many successful people never graduated from college. Many jobs, such as trade jobs, do not require college degrees and most people who do get a degree go into a field that differs from what they studied.
Mandatory K-12 education was suitable for the needs of the job market in the past, but employers are now mandating higher education. Making college a requirement creates an increase in motivation to do well in school. Many kids don’t go to post-secondary schools simply because they don’t have the necessary resources to attend college.
“College being mandatory would be beneficial to many people who are poor, rich, or disabled. It gives them access to something that they possibly cannot afford.”, said DBHS senior Mielle Simon.
Things like tuition, books, and housing have become expensive over time. As university and such is something that is not a genuine obligation, many turn to forming bad habits once they graduate high school.
“If college was a requirement, I think I would try harder than I do now. I already have a plan for college but knowing that I am guaranteed to go to some sort of schooling after high school would motivate me more.”, said DBHS sophomore Aracelys Encio.
A substantial number of high school graduates are mentally unprepared for college. The worry of being unsuccessful after graduation looms over many students’ heads. Opening the doors to secondary school becoming mandatory lessens the stress that trails it.
