Sometimes people complain about English classes not having enough relevant material for the students; there is too much reading the works of dead white guys and not enough reading of materials that matter. Well, I particularly like the traditional works but it is important to stay current, so, here is an article that I thought would be interesting to read and comment on. I also think it will arouse some lively conversation.
Follow the link below, read the article, skim the report on the Obama administration's possible affect on your financial security, and then let's have a conversation about the plausibility of the study.
Obama Administration's "degree obsession"
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ReplyDeleteFirst off I believe this article was made more of a subtle attack on the president. This is not me saying I like the president currently because I don't, but still this seemed very one sided. Secondly I know how hard it is to find a job and sometimes degree's don't even help get you to where you think it will and then you have paid all this money for a piece of paper stating your qualified to do something, but you are still left with no job. Personally I work as a nanny and a lifeguard and the job I am actually certified to do isn't the one that pays well. I have decided not to go to college for atleast another year because I'm not sure if there is anything out there anymore and why waste thousands of dollars to become a child psychology major if just getting out there and gaining the experience now will in time benefit me more. Also I believe that the budget cuts on the more trade-like classes is a ridiculous idea, because these are the skills actually required to get a reasonable job without wasting the excessive amounts of money and time.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the article. I think that there is too much of a push for everyone to go to college. It's a sad reality, but not everyone is cut out for it. Those that can't handle it should be encouraged to pursue a level of education more suited to their abilities. That being said, I don't think that we should be "cutting off" people's ability to go to college, as I believe that no one should be able to tell anyone how to live their life. People should simply be encouraged to pursue other options if it's obvious they won't be able to manage college.
ReplyDeleteI am in agreement with Morgan in that not everybody is cut- out for a college degree, but I do not belive that in any way, shape, or form that it is the President's fault. The fault is on those who don't know their true calling in life. For me, personally, I would be a failure in a way if I did not go to and succeed at college, but people need to understand that not everyone is going to be a rocket scientist. Naturally, people are good at different things, and it's good to shoot high, but it is better to be realistic and know where your niche is in the world. We, as a society, need policemen, firemen, and construction workers. Without those, how would anything get done? There are many respectable professions out there that do not require large degrees,a nd many people who may not be cut- out for a masters or doctorate need to find their best option in those.
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