I Am In College

As tuition goes up each year is college even worth the student loan debt. Back when my mom was in college(my dad went to a trade school), a degree was really worth something. Nowadays, it seems students are more in debt and are working minimum wage jobs to pay off that instead of working in the field they got a degree in, unless you're going for the medical field. I've been at my junior college for 3 years and hated it every since day one. The only reason I'm still in college because I'll be done next year. To be honest I've learned more from my PE classes that I took than from my required classes that I have to take. The education system isn't what it use. I believe high school and college should teach basic life skills and actually prepare us for the working world we have to ascend to after graduation.

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Chickie · F

I've been going to the same Junior college for 3 years too now the only reason why I am still attending is to pull up my GPA and graduate with an associates. I absolutely hate it and now I have to spend another semester paying my books out of pocket again because financial aid didn't shave enough for my book voucher and isn't cheap and they are rentals! and I still haven't gotten all of my books. I agree college is a scam and back then people were a little lucky to afford their education and get a career.

The world just want to fill their pockets.

AJMClassof18 · 26-30, F

@Chickie I feel your pain, financial aid only covers my classes but my parents pay for my books. I'm changing p my major so I can get a certificate and finish by summer next year. My mom says I need a part-time job so I can pay for my books but I don't want to be in school I want to work instead. But everyone was telling me to stay in school in get my degree instead. 😑