Should we go to college?

There is much debate on whether young adults should be entering college or not. Because of financial reasons, such as the increase of student debt, many people are saying they'll pass. Dale Stephens author of the article "Why go to College at All?" states  "Young people might look at the time and money they would invest in a college education and determine a better way to use those resources."Students will have to spend years working off student loans rather than starting their life debt free, which seems counterproductive. He also describes that motivation is more important than going to college and that those who are motivated to work hard will do well in life despite the fact that they didn't receive a degree.

The article "I Dont Want My Children to go to College" by Stacia Brown writes of how minorities are often discouraged to pursue college at all. It is a harsh reality that many students will not see the inside of a classroom because no one believes they are capable of getting a college degree. Brown explains that when minorities go to school they can change the views of others, saying "their presence offers considerably privileged students a unique opportunity to learn and live alongside learners who are, in many ways, their opposite." It can eventually create an environment that allows extended education to be available to everyone. 

If college was more accessible I would say that going to college is a great thing because it does help students develop many skills that they can use in the workplace. Yet with all the disadvantages that goes with going to school it is understandable that it is not for everyone. I believe with Stephens that it depends on how determined the individual is to do well. Because it is determination and hard work that will make a person succeed, not just their educational background.