Why College is Worth it (Or Not)

Some people know early on as to whether college is a definite priority, whereas others never even give it a second thought. The fact of the matter is that our experiences and pasts shape who we are in the present, so you've probably gone to college and learned something new. Whether it's useful or not is up to you to decide. So the million dollar question: Is college really worth it? How well will it help us succeed (or fail) in life?

College is a money eater.

Many people will tell you that college was a waste of time, and the money spent on tuition and expenses was not worth the education. Others will tell you that college was one of the greatest experiences of their lives, and that all the money spent on it was well worth it.

Either way you see it, college requires lots of money. The people who loathed their higher education were probably forced to take out loans in order to finish school, and with interest rates as high as 7%, you'll spend at least 5+ years after graduation paying off your loans. The forgone income might just be enough to dig into your better years, and by the time you're in the clear you might be getting old. This is something to definitely think before considering college, and if you have kids or a family to take care of, you might want to but college on the back burner. Money is a limited resource.

College is stressful.

Many people will tell you that college was stressful, and that they never want to hear the word "exam" or "lecture" ever again in their life. Others will tell you that it was, although stressful, extremely educational.