Is College Necessary? Pro vs Anti-College | Middle Ground

[@lina-pg8dc]

college is not really "necessary", it really depends on what you wanna do in your life. for example, if you want to become a doctor then of course college is necessary but if you're trying to work a job that does not require a college degree then its not necessary. nowadays there r so many options without a college degree so we cannot label it as something completely necessary

[@dcgirlamy]

I think it just depends on what you want to do. I wanted to be in Healthcare education. There is no way to do that without College. That being said there are many other jobs that are out there without it.

[@notfounder285]

Exactly, my cousin was super smart in high school, went to college realized that it was not for him, he went in to iron working and after a few years he is not make over 60$ an hour and plus overtime he makes close to 130+k a year

[@dcgirlamy]

@@serenityskies4477 yes I teach clinical students, medical assistants, nurses, PA's. Work to learn isn't an option

[@Vizorfam]

Absolutely correct

[@RockinLoud360]

Blue collar == not necessary White collar == necessary

[@johnm.castillo3163]

Surprised depression and mental health disorders weren't discussed. A lot of people leave college because of burnout, depression/ anxiety, first people in their families to go, or in my case who graduated early, do not get enough financial support (and do not want to go into debt) so there is not a lot of opportunities for some people to have access to internships, and no social support outside of somewhat robotic career counselors in big colleges.

[@kindauncool]

+@callmehiwatt soo life just sucks and never gets better ?

[@tmm4195]

@@kindauncool life isn't the same for everyone, but it got better for me rather than worse

[@nocando89]

you hit the nail on the head with this comment. it surprises me how oblivious people are about this. not all of the same resources, knowledge or social support is available to all and it is a huge source of problems.

[@baskeplaye009]

@@kindauncool No, quite the contrary. Life gets 10x easier.. At least in my case.

[@egginmynog]

@callmehiwatt szz

[@0104brit]

College is necessary depending on the career you want to be in. If you want a career that requires a degree, then yes (i.e. nurse, lawyer, dentist etc.). Also, college is a great networking tool. Having connections is very important...college is more than just getting a degree. I wish more people would talk about the other things that come with college as well.

[@davidr2299]

Anything in STEM requires college

[@marlena3097]

Agreed

[@Tbm147]

​@@davidr2299 Idk about that. It's an interesting topic. Would I rather have an apprentice who has been shadowing a surgeon for 3 years perform surgery on me, or someone that spent 7 years in a classroom? I'd personally choose the apprentice.

[@Dw-hc6os]

@@Tbm147 Watching isn’t doing

[@marlena3097]

@@Tbm147 c'mon it's too hypothetical. Nobody is gonna go to med school to just sit there

[@spamandkimchi]

“Colleges prioritize making money over providing quality education.” NOT 👏 ONE 👏 EMPTY 👏 SEAT 👏

[@atlf3357]

I’m so incredibly glad everyone agreed on that. Truly one of the rare moments in this series where a true “middle ground” is reached

[@PhishyBusiness]

You watched the video too?

[@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521]

HOLY HOLY!!! I can proudly say that I have the two HOTTEST women on this planet as MY GIRLFRIENDS! I am the unprettiest KZbinr ever, but they love me for what's inside! Thanks for listening wha

[@TurtleQiu]

@@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521 i knew u were connected to AxxL

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

@@atlf3357 It’s not rare to have a true middle ground in this series though

[@basketman2517]

You can’t say overall whether college is necessary or not. College is necessary for some but not all. Would you be comfortable with a Doctor who didn’t go to college? Or a building built by an engineer who didn’t go to college? Or being taught by a teacher who didn’t go to college? I understand college is useless, or a scam, for some people. But to make a blanket statement like that is silly.

[@paperremix]

Completely agree.

[@dcgirlamy]

Exactly. Some of us get great value out of our educations. I teach Healthcare students. They go on to get great jobs they can't get without a college degree.

[@marlena3097]

Agreed

[@rosettasworld5820]

so ur mostly team college

[@msdd7610]

@@rosettasworld5820 For certain careers absolutely

[@love-ip7sz]

Highschool is failing kids by not having shop classes, not introducing more kids to TRADES because not everyone wants to go to college or has the money to do it. So they paint people into this corner where they feel like they either need to join the military or work a 9-5. We should be teaching kids TRADES and also teaching them about adult responsibilities and saving money because not every kid has someone to teach them that.

[@beepboop1391]

There are only so many jobs in the trades. Hundreds of people are applying to 16 apprenticeship spots in my area.

[@dave1T]

Lol trade jobs are looked down upon bro. Most people want to work for Google and meta to be socially validated. Lol.

[@dave1T]

@@beepboop1391 now imagine more trade schools meaning more openings. It will be more competitive.

[@queefburglarr]

It's the American school system in general

[@478Johnnyboy]

That really comes down to the states. Now a days these states are happy and ready to fight culture war issues….but are fine to let their state (like mine AZ) be 48-49th in education for decades. That being said trades are great I went to one in HS but still went to college.

[@ChipitaDraws]

I feel like trade schools are very underappreciated in the American education system. Academia isn't for everyone and with an apprenticeship you already have a small salary and learn to be self-sufficient, like doing your own repairs or handicrafts. In Germany there is a saying "With a trade in hand you find gold in every land."

[@TrankDuo7]

Trade schools are under encouraged, and that's a problem, but from those I've talked to who are in the trades, it's very hard on the body. The job security and pay is great, but it's a balance thing.

[@techboss202]

Definitely under appreciated. I am worried that many or most can be automated. So how do we navigate that issue because its becoming a bigger and bigger threat every year. Curious, if all trades were automated, what would the work force transition to?

[@sydneywhite660]

Yup I’m for sure pro trade school thought they might’ve had some group of that in vid still watching tho so we’ll see

[@user-nf9xm7is3m]

I had a troubled home life and dropped out before I even got to highschool and now I'm looking into math tutoring and tutoring for my sats so I can apply for my dream college. I believe I can do it.

[@notfounder285]

Best of luck.

[@user-nf9xm7is3m]

@@notfounder285 thank you :)

[@plant.3670]

rooting for you!

[@msdd7610]

you can do it

[@shakejunt3894]

best of luck to you what are you wanting to study?

[@WishAtElevenEleven]

It’s unrealistic for most teens to know what they want to do for a living, and there’s no way to know if college is necessary if you don’t know what career path you want. So a lot of kids go to college in order to keep their options open, only to realize later that they never needed a degree.

[@Criner05]

This explains me perfectly. I went to college and got my bachelor's degree after nine semesters. I'm 35 and have never had a full-time job. I still have no idea what I want to do for a career.

[@boatengwoodson1611]

@@Criner05 what’d u get your degree in

[@Criner05]

@@boatengwoodson1611 English with a concentration on media writing.

[@boatengwoodson1611]

@@Criner05 yea that’s another part of college. Choosing certain degrees, some degrees will make it so you’ll always have a job , and some are a lot harder to find a job with. STEM, Supply Chain, Accounting, etc are degrees that offer great job security

[@WishAtElevenEleven]

@TMCS I’m not saying it’s difficult to research and pick a major. I’m saying it’s difficult to pick something at 17, 18, 19 that you’re gonna want to continue doing for decades, especially when you haven’t had work experience to know what you like and dislike about actual jobs, rather than just subjects / topics.

[@TheFINNHERO]

This has to be the most productive middle ground video from Jubilee. No animosity from ether side just mutual understanding and thinking about solutions

[@Holsp]

Let's be real here, if the college was free like in the EU. There would be wayless people opposing it.

[@Tome281]

Very much so, I bearly know any "anti-college" people in my country, but I see alot of online Americans who are.

[@chrissiec2123]

Salient point

[@alvarrodriguez9345]

Not in all the EU college is free

[@louloudenewleaf300]

I live in EU and more particularly in France, and I can tell you that there are a lot of college that are expensive , and the one that aren’t are either expensive are highly competitive or the number of places are limited But I do have to say that we don’t have the same system as in America

[@lol233333355555]

Nonsense.

[@shaaylaaaa]

I have a 4yr university degree in design, and though many graphic design jobs don't require a degree, there is no way I'd have gotten the same experience and grinded as hard if I had just self taught myself. I needed a reason to push myself, and also being with other designers really helped me! But others do just fine being self taught or doing a shorter course for a diploma :) All depends on the person and what they wanna do!

[@dave1T]

Now the question is do you need thousands of dollars in debt in a big building to achieve that? What about a community of desingers in a nice building being trained by an industry experienced graphic designer.

[@shaaylaaaa]

@@dave1T I do agree most universities and colleges are too expensive! I'm in Canada and don't think it's as bad here. And the classes I had were taught by those in the design field and they weren't just profs.

[@ultimateufc1348]

@@dave1T I’ve seen several of your comments vehemently hating on the mere notion of college. Why is it hard to conceive that people conventionally go to college to attain success? It isn’t dismissive of those who didn’t go to college and were able to make it work. Certain fields cannot be taught in an apprenticeship manner and vice versa.

[@dave1T]

@@ultimateufc1348 I agree with your point and where you are coming from. College works for most people. I'm just trying to point out certain flaws and some of us go in blindsided most of the time and it's a completely different reality once we come out into the Real world. Especially the notion of college will make you rich. I jus believe the people advocating for college education should be more transparent about it and share the facts about reality. For example life will be hard if you had a Liberal arts degree compared to a stem degree. Unless you go to an ivy league. Then you can work anywhere with your Liberal arts ivy league. I also believe we advocate for economic efficiency. But that would be a utopia.

[@ClassyJohn]

I work as embedded software engineering for medical devices. I am self-taught. Yes, my path was harder than if I were to go to college to study it. But, my path is definitely possible. I hate it when people push "you need a related college degree or else we won't hire you" in my field. I learned electronics AND programming on my own. I have 2 years of professional experience and I see no value in going back to school to get a relevant degree.

[@zacharylutz9588]

The most necessary thing is to really take the time, sit down, with a mirror or journal or a close friend and really figure out, what are your skills, your talents, and who do you most want to help. Whether you are 16, 36, or 66, doesn't matter. With that, you can figure out what career best fits all of those things together. Then and only then, do you decide if college is necessary to get on that path.

[@itumeleng6055]

Honestly 🥲now I’m studying something I’m not sure I like

[@itsnatemate7697]

@@itumeleng6055 Are you referring to your major?

[@ClassyJohn]

also, college requires discipline...you gotta be able to sit down and put in the hours and effort to do homework and study.

[@job0wnage]

I think the phrasing of pro-college vs anti-college doesn't reflect the topic of the conversation. It's about the observation that going to college is considered to be the norm and in some way an indicator/guarantee for succes or happiness in later life

[@katielatta9100]

agreed

[@livinlife123]

sounds better

[@M2161]

College isn’t only about the “school”education, its also about the experience about becoming your own person, learning to live on your own, learning how to network. It’s not necessary but definitely a worthy experience to be in the real world but still protected

[@michellestella7477]

I didn't go to college and I learned how to become my own person, how to live on my own and how to network. by getting a job and moving out.

[@M2161]

@@michellestella7477 that’s one path but college is definitely another option. Its a great experience if you can afford it

[@ultimateufc1348]

@@michellestella7477 College permits a buffer for most people to transition away from dependency on their parents. This is probably the most important aspect to college. It is not the only path as you have expressed in your personal anecdote, but it is more likely than the alternative.

[@beastcarleeto707]

As someone about to go into A Levels I wonder the difference between the two

[@NotTodaySatan557]

Agreed!

[@john-bb5qw]

I wish there was some Asian representation on this panel. Asians have higher number of college admission and graduation rates, but we still get discriminated to some degree (not to say that asians have it the hardest among other POC). For example in 2019 Harvard was brought a lawsuit for the discrimination against Asian applicants in its admission process. "Researchers at Princeton University found that applicants who identify as Asian need to score 140 points higher on the SAT than a white applicant in order to have an equal chance at admission into an elite college"

[@dcmarvelcomicfans9458]

Facts

[@eu4938]

that's because of affirmative action though.

[@jhefferson9048]

Asians also brought a lawsuit against Havard for using affirmative action program. Is Havard a saint no, but trying to abolish affirmative action doesn't help their case.

[@crownx3843]

@@eu4938 lol not. Blame the legacy admits or look elsewhere.

[@caleb-pt7zh]

Pretty sure Mehak is Asian

[@TheSuperNats]

Going to college changed my life for the much better. K-12 education is really lacking. College should be accessible for everyone and it’s purposely not because an uneducated population is much easier to control.

[@lefthanded5473]

College educated but from a one sided perspective. That’s arguably as bad as uneducated

[@bastobasto4866]

@@lefthanded5473 Did you go to college? Let me guess, you didn't, and whine about those "libural" professors indoctrinating their students. Anyone who think college education is one-sided, never took a single philosophy class in their entire life.

[@TheSuperNats]

@@lefthanded5473 have you been to college? It’s not “one sided” I had many courses were people had debates on ideals sometimes with the professors. It’s a lot better than the people who never got to leave their small towns for college. They only hear one perspective from their churches and communities and weren’t able to access higher education so that sucks.

[@lefthanded5473]

@@TheSuperNats Apparently your reading comprehension skills are lacking as I literally just answered your smug question in the comment above. Seems college’s accept anyone nowadays lol.

[@goesrawr]

@@lefthanded5473 you sound butthurt and jealous by the comment. Stop projecting it looks bad

[@katielatta9100]

topics I’d like to see: -pro technology vs. anti technology -pro social media vs. anti social media -pro drugs vs. anti drugs -pro college (for educational reasons) vs. pro college (for practical, business reasons)

[@mazerunner7640]

They did a social media one

[@katielatta9100]

@@mazerunner7640 but everyone in the discussion had social media. I want something more polarized with those who use it regularly, those who sometimes use it, and others who have deleted it entirely and advocate for not using social platforms

[@jessb_mochaBL]

I am a college student myself, and I find myself agreeing with both pro and anti-college points of view in this video. What they mentioned, I have at some point in my life ask myself is college everything I want to pursue. After thinking I decided to pursue it part-time while doing a job in my field of study to get experience. One piece of advice I can give someone who is thinking of pursuing College is to have a side job in the field of study you wish to pursue. Cause at the end of college employers tends to care less about degrees and want their workers to have some kind of 2-3 years of work experience. Take my advice since I know of people who finish college and are home and haven't gotten their dream job due to no work experience or due to having too many qualifications.

[@rocketman3770]

Instead of cancelling student loans, how about the government does what Japan did and cut loan interest rates to 0.5-1%. You pay back what you borrow. Also, significant scrutiny in college financials via public ledger of operation costs. Encourage alternative options like trade school, starting businesses, work that needs to be done.

[@enriquelicona1]

for me college has been a life changing experience in terms of perspective. im barely going into my senior year, and the growth i’ve made as a person, has been beneficial not only for my future career, but my view on the world and myself. i think college can be beneficial for others but as some of the participants stated, it’s not for everyone and that’s okay. btw s/o to the social work majors!!

[@zoezoebagins4828]

The job I want to pursue requires college, the job my husband is pursuing does not. And his job will end up making more money and costing less in learning to do the job. You can be successful and live a happy life with or without college!

[@zoezoebagins4828]

@TMCS sorry it’s elementary education! And my husband is getting an apprenticeship for being an electrician!

[@zoezoebagins4828]

It doesn’t pay very well but I want to be a teacher more than anything so for me it’s worth it

[@lukefrance9558]

@@zoezoebagins4828 don’t respond he just wants attention.

[@jathebest2835]

@@zoezoebagins4828 Do you really love kids?? The stress burden you need to overcome should be considered really well before entering the teaching job..

[@zoezoebagins4828]

@@jathebest2835 yes I do, I 100% know it will be stressful. I will probably teach kids that have horrible things going on at home, I will teach children that struggle with issues I don’t understand. But I will strive to be a safe and fun place for my students while teaching them. I had horrible teachers growing up and that’s not what I will be.

[@isafroh61]

The worth of university also really depends on the country you’re from. I ‘only’ studied a social science but all the jobs I have applied to required a degree, usually even a master’s. I think the fact that university here is basically free makes a huge difference.

[@marlena3097]

Agreed

[@samspotz8r8s]

Yes it's close to that in Canada too. Even low-paying jobs require a degree or for you to be at least in the middle of getting one.

[@kezyapineda3256]

That's totally true. Where I come from, even to be a nanny some families will ask you to AT LEAST be studying a degree related to childcare

[@pine05k15]

As someone who recently dropped out of university(I live in Canada for uni/college are different) Ijust wanna say uni/college isn’t for everyone and that’s honestly fine .Do your research before wanting to enter a career,school isn’t the only way to go! I know apperenterships are becoming more popular especially for skill trade careers.

[@lovelyvanelle6052]

I'm graduating highschool next year and being a doctor is fin so I wanna do it ( I live in canada too) I wanna go to university but Im scare that they wouldn't let me in cuz of my marks so therefore I wouldn't know what to do and plus I will disappoint my parents cuz they all want me to be a doctor more than I wanna be one. I diffinetly do not wanna drop out but what if what you chose to do isn't working out in uni what am I suppose to do now? As u say school isn't the only thing to do anyway

[@aa-xi8bc]

@@lovelyvanelle6052 hey, fellow Canadian here. The internet is not the place to get life advice of that level but here are my thoughts. My sister is a doctor, just graduated med school. Before that, she graduated university with 9.8 gpa, and high school with near perfect grades. Being a doctor was HER dream, not anyone else’s. Still with all of that, it was and still is extremely difficult. She got refused from med school once or twice, had a burnout, suffered a lot. I advise you do study in something that truly interests you because becoming a doctor is unthinkably difficult for even the best and most passionate students. And I didn’t even talk about the horrible debts… And even if you had the best grades and unlimited money, you should not be a doctor if you don’t want to. You should pursue a career that interests you, it’ll be better for you and for hospital patients

[@lt6986]

Great selection of people. They are well spoken, articulate their perspectives pretty well, and come from very different backgrounds.

[@lt6986]

@TMCS you're not/weren't even a 4.0 (in college) stem student kiddo. You can always tell who the posers are.

[@johngerring2505]

I’m 23 and make 6 figures in technical sales. I can definitively say that not finishing school makes your professional career much harder than it needs to be. Don’t go ASAP after high school. Don’t spend unfettered amounts of money. But get the piece of paper that says that you finished.

[@Nick-4K]

It's interesting. I was taught in school that you either go to college or join the military. I took another path and I'm happy because I broke the mold. Out of all my friends who went to college, they all have jobs that have nothing to do with their major. Unfortunately, in most cases, college is just scam. I don't believe it always was, but more recently it seems that people are finally catching on.

[@user-nf9xm7is3m]

Around where do you grow up? I just ask because I've always thought the military tries to recruit teens more in certain areas..

[@Tzimiskes3506]

@@CopyrightedSongLyrics you do need college for government jobs lol.

[@MRdaBakkle]

You don't have to specifically go into a career that you studied in college. I think the way it is set up in the US is a scam, since it forces mass amounts of debt onto people. But if we treated it just like primary and secondary education as an option anyone could take who wishes to continue school past the standard 18 years of age, and it came at a free at point of purchase choice, it would be less likley people would view it as a scam.

[@dave1T]

@@CopyrightedSongLyrics lol you are sounding sarcastic cause you know no one wants to work those jobs. Lol. But i mean at the end of the day find the most economically efficient way to make money for yourself. Lol.

[@leszz]

@@user-nf9xm7is3m recruiters come to my school a lot and there’s some that already enrolled. They talk about lots of benefits to encourage ppl to join. Free medical care and college being the biggest reasons plus getting a job position.

[@gullible3945]

Honestly I’m Pro College but STUDENT LOANS-

[@allahnalevias4861]

this.

[@Random-sk6hm]

I'm pro college but anti student loans

[@Random-sk6hm]

@TMCS I did/do work and absolutely did not party or drink (I dont drink) but still struggle cos these student loans are ridiculous

[@Random-sk6hm]

@TMCS Bio Medical Science

[@Destrudo5359]

@@Random-sk6hm stop taking out loans...

[@totowolffstable4044]

As someone who studies in Europe I was flabbergasted when I saw the prices for similar studies in the US. No wonder people think college is a scam, hundreds of thousands of dollars on studies we spend a fraction of that amount on. I've met transfer students from the US and they were all surprised at how much easier life can be outside of the US.

[@M-X39462]

Can we get an Employers vs Employees middle ground? I’m curious how this would turn out with all of the quiet quitting and quiet firing going on in society

[@Zimboprenuer]

It's impossible, the employees will be fired for airing their views

[@penumbrazewolf]

​@@Zimboprenuer unless it was done anonymously (silhouette, alternative voice change, etc)

[@arianacareymariahgrande3582]

8:14 she needs more real world experience because this exact thing happens everyday. You can have a perfect resume with the perfect experience and not having the degree would literally stop u from getting the job.

[@marcello7781]

Very interesting topic. I don't think it's strictly necessary, except for some very specialized jobs, but it's definitely a great experience that I don't regret one bit.

[@FoougieTV]

I say GO TO COLLEGE! You'll typically make more or be the boss of those who didn't complete the degree. Degree + experience + certifications = you should be straight. Just be particular about what companies you want to work for. Think IT, utilities (electric/gas), railroad industry, etc. Research companies that offer higher compensation than others. And ALWAYS negotiate your salary, whether you have a degree or not. Never feel inadequate.

[@Dark0W7]

meanwhile, my boss dropped out of high school... 😅

[@dave1T]

@@Dark0W7 lol ouch.

[@FoougieTV]

@@Dark0W7 Maybe he/she has a strong network? I've witnessed that before but they only get but so far.

[@Dark0W7]

@@FoougieTV not at all. he just came from a relevant background and took initiative. he was in my position for a few years and they promoted him.

[@omotayosatuyi252]

I’m going to be going to college soon so excited

[@EbonyJoneskuye]

As a Black woman I needed the degree to work in a corporate environment. The money that I make couldn't of happen if I am self taught.

[@itsvalkee]

I agree that community college definitely helps finding your path, as it did me (Wanted to do Nursing, ended up pursuing another Associates in Criminal Justice). However, there is ALOT of opportunity in community college. Pam said she couldn’t join clubs or have leadership roles. Clubs and leadership roles are very present in community college. So much so that people actually care about each club. You aren’t just a number because these leaders and advisors actually care. The transition from community to university is a big step. I had so much help in community college and so much support. I earned a leadership scholarship that made me student ambassador for 2 years, which covered my tuition costs. You can learn a lot from community college, I enjoyed it more than I have been university. In community college, you are not just a number. You actually belong and administrators actually help you.

[@demonpokemon13]

There is only one reason why I feel everyone should go to college, and that is for the college experience. The college experience breaks people into new social situations that are argueably condusive to success. With that said though, you can literally go to a community college to get that experience, you don't need to go to uni for that. Past that one reason though, there are probably about a million reasons why you shouldn't do college. If your profession requires it, then go. Otherwise, if you're unsure, go find yourself, if you know otherwise, then don't do it.

[@karangupta2292]

Mehak is completely wrong when she says that people would refuse to hire you if you had a lot of work experience and no degree. A lot of companies will refuse you and the liklihood that you will have a lot of work experience with no degree is low in itself

[@StephanieSlumdog]

I'm part of hiring decisions at my company and we don't hire anyone without a degree. No one in our field does. Most job listings will require a Bachelors or higher (sometimes asks for an Associates and are working towards a Bachelors, but that's rare), or 5/10+ years experience. The catch is that 5 years ago, no one was hiring with a degree. We don't really consider freelancing experience either. So, yeah. She was very wrong.

[@karangupta2292]

@TMCS thats how a lot of these people are

[@karangupta2292]

@TMCS based

[@Ironica82]

Unless you are someone who knew throughout their lives what they wanted to be, I always suggest two options for everyone: 1) Take a year off after high school and get a job. Work for a living and see if you don't mind working your way up from the bottom. 2) Go to a community college. They are quite cheap tuition wise and is a great place to try different classes to see what you might be interested in (I changed my major in my community college two times before I earned my associates).

[@giadelatorre9261]

“A degree doesn’t qualify you for most jobs” Mehak is completely wrong in saying that absolutely no job will refuse you for not having a college degree because that’s exactly why they refuse you.

[@Ray03595]

idk how she even came to that conclusion. Go to any online job board and tons of the jobs listed require a 2-year degree/4 year degree/ or some type of masters. Even jobs you think wouldn't require college education. Lot of companies want to just know you can follow through on something. Degrees show companies you can be disciplined, even if that's not true and someone with no degree has even more discipline, a paper to back it up is more tangible.

[@annabananaSplitz1]

there are certain degrees that are needed for jobs. would u want someone without tertiary education backing being your doctor, nurse, engineer or environmental specialist? no. while there are things college doesnt teach you that u have to learn on the job the opposite is also true. degrees show that you're trainable and you have legitimate knowledge to back your opinions/decisions for that job.

[@mateaukalua4426]

Yes she was totally incorrect with that. Plenty of jobs won't look at your application if you don't have a degree.

[@shaunmc013]

You can question if anything in this society is necessary. It all really depends what are you trying to do. But for me it was very valuable experience and I would definitely recommend it.

[@chelcraquel]

i am currently a college student and it’s mentally exhausting. Nobody knows what college students actually go through. I don’t think it’s necessary at all because it isn’t guaranteed money it’s just another box to click on an application

[@drivethrupoet]

What are you studying? Did you drop out?

[@chelcraquel]

@@drivethrupoet biology

[@jesswinter]

I think 8:05 is a bit of a misconception on her part. Many jobs REQUIRE post-degree internships. I personally am working towards becoming a therapist which is DEFINITELY a field that needs higher education. It requires an internship in order to finish the degree and become licensed as well as supervised experience post-college. Not all of us have a choice in the internships and we couldn’t do a lot of them without a certain degree or certain classes taken.

[@jesswinter]

@TMCS trust me, I totally understand. I’m just trying to be understanding coming from her perspective. But I do hope people realize that you DO need college for several jobs whether you have experience or not. Once I graduate and pass the NCE, I will be able to go for an APC position. There are people in Louisiana that are addiction counselors (don’t need degree to do that in that state) and they have years and years of experience. Yet, I will still be hired over them because college is necessary.

[@jesswinter]

@TMCS also, a lot of this is probably what she tells herself to not have to feel bad about failing out. Instead of making excuses, she needs to accept that she will be better at certain things than others in life and that is okay. It is okay to find a job that does not require college. But to tell yourself that a job will hire you because of experience over a college graduate when they tend to hire college graduates is not an accurate statement and it only hurts her to continue to think that way. But that is the therapist side coming out in me I guess🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jesswinter]

@TMCS yeah I definitely agree with that as well. She is coming from a place of a lot of upper class privilege if her parents are helping her out with things. Like trust me, I would love to be traveling to Paris or Tokyo and doing whatever I want but I have to work and go to school to survive😂 and I’m even lucky because my parents let me live at home while I’m getting my masters and many people don’t have free housing during this time and that is huge for me. It’s how I’m able to work and stay debt free rather than having to spend it on rent. You have to make smart decisions early on so that you are set up later on in life. I will be a fully licensed therapist in Georgia (which takes longer than most states) by 25 or 26 because I have been going to college non-stop since my junior year of highschool. I didn’t get to take a gap year because that isn’t an option for me. So I totally get where you are coming from because it is annoying to hear people say things like that when it’s just not that simple for the majority of people in the world. But yeah, like I said, especially if her dad’s a doctor, she doesn’t want to admit she is lacking his skills in schooling. She just wants to talk about her amazing life without college while not noting why that is possible for her. Reminds me of Kylie Jenner calling herself a “self-made” billionaire. I’m sure if I was in a famous family and born into money that I could create a pretty great business as well. That is not self-made😒

[@christie8908]

The whole "if you know how to do the job without a degree they will take you" sounds really American to me because in Europe literally in every job ask for your degree. If you don't have one they will be like "what are you even doing here"

[@SG-dw8jh]

From a college student, I’d say if u r self-disciplined u don’t need college at all u can become the best anything from home in 2022.

[@lexm17]

University is not always about getting a career. It provides knowledge and skills you probably wouldn’t gain in an ordinary job straight out of education. It’s not for everyone but people should still go to pursue their interests and have a unique perspective of the world, and no they don’t brainwash you.

[@Guarlaon]

you said everything!! College is knowledge and knowledge is power

[@dave1T]

I'm sorry but please people want to make money. Let us not deceive ourselves. Please and thank you.

[@kevinflaherty1]

“And no they don’t brainwash you” My local state college literally has a mandatory DEI class for undergrads. Stfu

[@mokhan7907]

It’s not that we should eliminate Colleges/Universities. It’s just that from 1980-2020 the cost has gone up by 170%. As in all things opportunists take advantage of high demand. Well guess what….20 years from now those tuition costs will look affordable again once parents and students realize that through online learning and apprenticeship you can get into most careers.

[@rosealexander9007]

Before watching this video I will state my personal experience. I’m pro college. I went to college and have some credits but I was never able to finish and get my degree. I now suffer every day with chronic pain. I’m in my middle 40’s and I do very physical labor every day. Because it’s hard to get a job that doesn’t require physical labor without a college degree. I tried for disability. However, here in the United States the government doesn’t care if you’re in physical pain or not unless you can’t walk because of pain. So I’m stuck. I have to have money to live therefore I work with pain. At my age I don’t have money to finish college or time. So I would encourage anyone to get a college degree.

[@denoosoo]

This is why I really like the high school I go to now. They don't just talk about university like its our only option, they talk about other paths and even are connected to a few trade schools in the area that we can apply to for free or very cheap and have student sessions so we can learn trade work earlier if we want. They're also not against university and will help as much as they can to get you in. I personally want to go, and I'm glad Canada has cheaper tuition lmao

[@sultan-xg5ir]

There shouldn’t be pro or anti college. It all depends on what you want to do with your career and life and how passionate you are about things that you love to do. Remember life is short, at the end Happiness matters as long as you are satisfied with your deeds. Let’s not forget health and wealth!

[@Hispaniola.]

When I made the decision to go to college/university I just knew I didn't want to end up in debt so I worked two jobs to save the money and even though things didn't workout the way I wanted i'm very happy that i'm still able to get a higher education, and honestly College/University is not for everyone but for me personally is really important to have a degree because I know it will help me so much and open future doors for me.

[@destinyiwuajoku2077]

I liked KC! He always brought in different viewpoints and explains it beautifully!

[@mprime1716]

College should be necessary for certain career fields, but it shouldn't be required if you're not pursuing a major stem or arts program. Before you go to college, don't look for 'yes' men. You need to do a cost benefit analysis. You should see whether taking X amount of debt is worth the degree and increased pay/networking. You should see if this debt will set you back financially for future goals. And for gods sake, work first before college.

[@sweetlife6299]

I understand the academic and educational aspect on both ends of the argument. But how come nobody talked about the social experience? Like obviously you go to college for the education but I definitely made some unforgettable memories, experienced a lot of "firsts" with my roommates, and really kind of learned so much about myself and developed as a person just through different things I got involved with, whether extra curricular or recreational activities.

[@austinbailey5258]

THIS!! Wild to me to nobody talked about this

[@User-86204]

Not a big deal

[@samspotz8r8s]

I've been through the wringer in so many different ways in university getting my double major -one of my degrees being sociology- so I could go on for HOURS talking about everything academia deserves to be criticized for... But despite all the mistakes and struggls I'm glad I never chose a different path or dropped out. It's important to hold academia accountable and push for better changes. It's important to FUND and encourage post secondary education. Studying trades, science, even music and philosophy is critical for a thriving and critical thinking society. I have family who’ll rant at every gathering about how university isn't worth anything anymore, or that they’re brainwashing kids with some liberal agenda (it's not just something people whine about in the US). Drives me wild that they don't listen to my defence of post-secondary education, but it's hard to explain nuance to people who think you're just apart of the problem. But at the end of the day, it just scares me how systemic failures and inequality is resulting in people losing faith in getting an education. University isn't for everyone, but never discourage education.

[@EtaM29]

As a person who wants to go to college I don’t think it should be forced on anyone because some people don’t have the money or even the desire to go to college

[@commentfiend]

This discussion is really interesting because the way that one of the discussions was handled was that if you want X career, you of course need college. The issue I have with that, is this: In the healthcare field, there are many careers that require graduate school, not just a 4 year college degree. Same with law. In law, they require law school. If you want to be a professor, you most likely have to get a master's or PhD. I tell people to not go to college if you're after something like business, economics, art, history(unless you want to be a professor), sociology, psychology...you can find all the books your friends use in their classes to learn the material and learn on your own to be able to sit for a certification exam. The only reasons you should go to college and beyond are if your future career requires it to sit for board exams or if you are generally curious in learning about broad education or curious about certain topics, not necessarily looking to be part of a career in that field.

[@seaoceana7846]

The happiest moment in life, is when you know the worth of living in both areas! College or not, it doesn't makes us less than anyone. Both of choices has the consequences and also a challenge how to survive.

[@HotTakeAndy]

It really depends on the career path you want. I expect my doctors have all went to college. I expect the surgeon operating on me has went to college. I don’t expect the person flipping my burger to be college educated.

[@mno4life]

@TMCS "People that don't value college are basically not destined for much anyway because of low iq"? You can't be serious bro. Do you realize the amount of successful people in the country that never went to college or dropped out? It isn't about what school can "teach" you, it's about what life can teach you. And constantly learning something new from living your life. And you also do realize that some people that do graduate from college, think that's the end of learning everything about life. Idk, could be me but a financial education can be worth a lot more than "valuing" college. But that's a conversation for another day. Only thing I really agree about college is being in a field that requires it, ex. Doctor/Lawyer. But college as a general? You're definitely undervaluing people

[@metalted6128]

Advanced learning is awesome, I don’t want my doctor , my surgeon, To only have a high school education. But college is not necessary to be brilliant and efficient in becoming wealthy in life. College in most cases, for most people , is an excuse, to being lazy, and non productive, in a job. Most people do not need college!!

[@ClassyJohn]

hi, so I would like to share my personal story as someone who is self-taught and did things the unconventional path. I graduated with a math degree. I did not learn crap about jobs or what not from my education. And I did not want to do any of the jobs that a "math major" should do like being a teacher, data analyst, actuary, blah blah blah. I landed an electronics internship in my junior year because I taught myself basic electronics. I also learned programming on my own. I wrote firmware (software) that controls some wireless data communications on radiofrequency computer chips. I graduated a few years ago and today, I work as an embedded software engineer who writes software that goes on medical devices. In college, I only took a few physics courses. I DON'T HAVE AN ENGINEERING OR COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE/EDUCATION. I learned all my skills on my own and I learned from my coworkers and other professionals in the workforce. If this pisses you off or makes you uncomfortable, I suggest you go get a life. There are plenty of kids who graduated with engineering or computer science degrees that can't even land jobs. I spend my free time learning electronics and programming because I always look to improve my skills. I have 2 years of professional experience and I'm here to stay. I don't need the degree. I'm already working in the field in the job that I want to be in.

[@noymar2210]

Most companies will at least give you the interview for a SWE job if you have a math degree though, so it is pretty relevant.

[@ClassyJohn]

@@noymar2210 i would like to add that all my degree got me was an interview. All of the skills I learned was self-taught. All people need are chances to prove themselves, not a degree.

[@CoolChris-vn8hz]

I'm planning on learning programming that's off course at the same time as doing a CS degree. The degree alone is worthless considering how many people have it.

[@noymar2210]

@TMCS math lands plenty of jobs

[@ClassyJohn]

@TMCS Past mistakes were made and theres nothing that can be done about. A person can choose to be judgmental critic like you OR they can be like me and go “okay, heres my current situation. I made some mistakes and its not ideal. What can I do about it?”

[@joshsanchezxD]

If college wasn't so expensive, would we even be having this conversation?

[@kezyapineda3256]

Yes, you would have it. I'm from Argentina, where public higher education is a thing, and it is a conversation 😅

[@JohnDoe-kb3nm]

If college wasn’t expensive the degrees would be worthless as anyone could attend.

[@JohnDoe-kb3nm]

@TMCS exactly you’re acting as if majority of people attain A’s, in order to get scholarships or even loans you must have passing grades, college isn’t ment for everyone. Also you ask what my level of education is, but think an art major degree reaches 100k in debt. I agree art degress are useless but so are your math skills. Also calling people losers shows you’re very immature and the only joy in your life is belittling others from behind a screen. If you’re trying to promote going to college, it’s not a very smart tactic by acting so volatile and uneducated.

[@osasikemwenogieva6998]

@X5J9 The funny thing is with a 100k art major, you're not going to end up a McD cashier unless you have a 1.1 GPA and never bothered with projects or internships while enrolled. With an art major, some diligence (and maybe a little perseverance), you will probably get a decently paying job. You might not make as much as a brain surgeon, fine, but if you studied Art then you were not really planning on becoming filthy rich either way.

[@truthfullytiggy5860]

I'm just pro-make something of yourself and do something with your passions 🤷🏾‍♂

[@lucwijngaard8413]

This was so interesting, the type of school or college you finished doesn't necessarily show your knowledge and skill in certain areas

[@daegumaa]

Honestly, this was my favourite discussion. I hate school but I’m in Uni and I graduate next summer and the day I graduate, will be a wonderful day for me but probably not my pockets.

[@bluink1625]

Most People that have college degrees are coming out of college over qualified, broker than they were before, and 0 hands on experience. Yet it was seen as an only option for most households.

[@marlena3097]

Broker than before is a subjective opinion because only US colleges are this expensive

[@bluink1625]

@@marlena3097 I’m in the U.S and we’re speaking about U.S colleges. Other countries im sure have better debt free options for colleges because U.S just has to capitalize off anything including peoples futures.

[@darkhorse4122]

Atleast In Canada I’m graduating with enough saved to pay off my education and more

[@Dark0W7]

exactly this. overqualified for entry level jobs, no experience for anything higher. so you're having to work at walmart or target while you do online courses to learn the things what jobs are expecting of you anyway. by the time you do all that, you're making less than the person who went straight into the workforce and has no student debt.

[@BeautyBySierra]

Per the first question - in my moms eyes WE HAD TO GO TO COLLEGE , if y’all know the board game life , when I was a kid my mom made me and my sister choose the route of education rather than work . She would get mad at us if we played the game the work route .. I ended up going to college and started to figure out in my own that I’m paying for something that I could learn more in jobs or internships. I’m a graphic design student at a 4 year university going to classes that are not teaching me anything useful.

[@darkhorse4122]

I definitely think for a lot of specific career paths having a dedicated degree is essential.

[@Random-sk6hm]

What she said about the ISA thing has already been in place in the UK for years. Here, you only pay back your student loan once you start earning above a certain threshold (currently £27, 295) and it rises every year. if you earn a penny below that you pay back nothing. After 30 years regardless of how much you've paid back whether its a little or not even a penny, your entire loan is wiped. This puts emphasis on both the University and the government to deliver value to the student and in return they'll get value back via the loan.

[@robertdepesci3418]

Why do you have to be pro or anti College? It works for some and not for others like anything else

[@deetz23]

Attention seeking

[@CareBlair222]

best comment on here

[@helloworld1272]

I feel like people are going to college when it’s not necessary. If you are going to be a doctor, engineer, or teacher then it is necessary but if you major in gender studies, you wasted a ton of money on learning nothing

[@drivethrupoet]

I think that these discussions are great, but we need to look at it from the perspective of - here's where we've been, here's where we are headed. A lot of people are soured on college because they went to an unrecognized, for profit, college (not a university) and/or they relied on private loans - or worse, credit cards - instead of taking the max fed loans and finding scholarships or part time work.

[@TheAMW]

lol obviously college is not ‘necessary’. It’s fun, and a great experience to have, but definitely not ‘necessary’

[@josiahchapman]

It's not necessary in a general sense, but in order to do certain jobs it is. (engineer, doctor, etc)

[@Uhreallymydude]

Yes because stress and going 60k into debt at 18 is fun

[@GhettoForLyfe]

@@Uhreallymydude Start working during high school, go to community college, apply for as many scholarships and grants as you can. You won't be in debt that much.

[@calafia3486]

Necessary for what ? To make a living wage. Yes. To live? No

[@TheAMW]

@@Uhreallymydude lol u obviously didn’t go. You bitter and resentful. Sorry for your loss

[@brianvas2880]

Transfer students should be proud of their accomplishments. Sometimes there is no other way to make your way towards the university of your dreams. I came back to school at 28 and transferred to UCLA. Graduated with honors and am now moving forward with my career

[@agentpvp7000]

Now have business owners and executives do this, see how their opinions change.

[@dave1T]

Agreed!!

[@nevfox8118]

yeahhh i would watch that

[@fjorland_norsk3996]

even though you might not need college to be successful. Its still the easiest and the most reliable way to make sure you will be successful in the future

[@MabelRD08]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@marlena3097]

Whether it is easy or not depends on the degree tbh

[@Dark0W7]

tell that to the majority of my graduating class, who are all busting their asses working fast food, serving, and retail with bachelors and associates degrees and living with their parents and roommates.

[@isaywhatiwanttosay2025-4eva]

@@Dark0W7 Well, it's too soon to tell. I mean your class just graduated...They can relax a little now or they may be in the works of finding amazing jobs.

[@RainWalking]

Well many go to college, for years and get multiple degrees. Then cannot even get a job. While others can get a job, but did not go to college. But that is depends on the situation.

[@FranciscoHOS]

I've always believed that the value of college is based on what you learn from it. College isn't just about the education itself, but the experiences, the connections, and the amount of work you put in. If you don't see the value in it, you're not going to get much out of it anyways.

[@austinbailey5258]

One thing I was surprised nobody really touched on was how beneficial going to a 4 year university is for just character growth. It's not solely about getting a job. The life experiences you get from being away from your hometown with a bunch of people your age with different backgrounds makes you just a more well rounded person. The connections and experiences you get from it you will never be able to get again in life. The 18-22 era of you life is soo awesome and you miss out on the full potential of that era by not going and you'll never have a chance to feel the way it feels again in life. I understand college isn't for everyone but this idea that you go to college soley for a job post and it serves no other purpose is wild to me. I would have never met my best friends for life without it and been exposed to so much diversity that just makes you a better human.

[@kwalm7536]

I feel like it's a bit misleading to say you can still succeed without a college degree. While it's true that it's possible, college generally just sets you up better for what you want to do and pursue. Looking at only the millionaires that dropped out or didn't go is survivorship bias. Like KC said, statistically college is the best option economically for most people.

[@EricJGonzalez]

I'm a recruiter at a large fortune-500 company, and I can attest to the veracity of a 4-year bachelor's degree being required for the vast majority of jobs at this company. In many cases, it doesn't really matter what field of study you chose, they simply use it to measure learning aptitude and ensure a minimum criteria is established for filtering out the masses. Only when faced with not finding anyone will they consider lowering or removing this as a requirement. I agree with this requirement for very specialized roles, but don't agree with the practice of including this as a requirement for all salaried positions.

[@yorak9735]

Im watching this from another country and i find it interesting how in the US you can make a life without a degree. Here every job requires you one and experience. I think that if here it was how it is there i probably wouldnt have gone to college.

[@Brad14397]

Most jobs in the US won't consider your resume without a degree. There are very few fairly paid, non-back breaking jobs without further education (unless you are connected to someone wealthy)

[@jonlocicero]

I think most college students can agree that college is mostly unnecessary but it just depends on the career path you want to take

[@KebbieG]

Agree with JC about the main people that push the idea of college are from families that didn't go. I think it is in the root of the phrase: Give your kids a better life than you received. Since they wanted to go but couldn't they push it on their children. Most people assume that College will give your child a better life. It is rarely the case.

[@kezyapineda3256]

I think it really depends on what career path you pursue. My mother had to drop out of law school because she was pregnant with my older sister, so she always pushed both me and my sister to go to college so we could have what she didn't, and now my sister's an MD and I'm also on track to becoming an MD. So like I said, it really depends a lot on what career path you decide to follow

[@isaywhatiwanttosay2025-4eva]

How is that 'rarely' the case? What numbers do you have to back this up?

[@nikkycelinee2534]

I’m so glad y’all made this video because I’m in this predicament rn 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Guarlaon]

7:57 Going to college is having a lot of experiences!!!

[@applefly8]

Yeah pro college here and making connections through professors help and events from uni help. Not to mention that projects and learning how to do stuff is important

[@amandameszaros3827]

I think college was important for me, despite not finishing with a Bachelors degree, and not working with what I studied necessarily. I did get my AA (graduated the same day I got my high school diploma), and was originally pursuing a Masters in Occupational therapy. I side tracked (as many people do in college when they have a lot of interests) and ended up going more down the track of Audio Engineering. While I was in my third year, I ended up getting a job at a coffee shop that aimed at helping people with Special Needs gain employment and a purpose after they leave high school. THAT is where I found my purpose Now... years later... I became a partner in starting a third wave coffee shop. We closed. But... BUT.... I have gained the skills and know now what it takes to open a business, and am on a journey to start my own. It is going to be a partial non-profit coffee shop that aims at helping people with special needs gain employment wherever they apply (food and beverage based businesses is the main focus though).... I want to help people all over the country! All of that to say... if I hadn't taken the certain classes that I did to achieve my Associates degree, I don't know if I would have fallen in love with the community that is now who I want to help! I took a lot of psych classes, and became fluent in ASL because of college, which helped me communicate with a lot of the people I worked with. I am EXTREMELY privileged to have the opportunity to take classes in Texas because my dad is a disabled veteran, so I had a lot of free credits. but this absolutely helped me learn what I do and don't love! If you are financially able to attend a few classes to learn a few new things that are catered towards your interests.... ABSOLUTELY go for it! You don't necessarily need a degree (unless it's law or medical or something like that...), but you can learn a lot just taking a few classes here and there! If not college, look to your local community centers and see what classes they offer.

[@josiee0874]

We need to start telling future generations about other options besides college. College is not the end-all-be-all since success can be found in many ways. I like us going the direction of internships and community college because it is more practical for finding a fulfilling career without wasting time and money. The problem is jobs rely too much on colleges for formal training. Let's encourage our employers to train young people or at least grant them experience. We've already started to see success with the increased wages.

[@ScenariosOfDrea]

As someone that went to college and has a master degree in something to be realistic, it's all about if you have the proper state license to do the thing you have a MA in. It's so frustrating

[@ag3ntmp339]

College is totally wasted money and time

[@Dystopian2020]

I think that a big misconception is that education is only achieved through college. Some jobs require a college degree, trades are way underrated and college is not necessary nor for everyone. I also think that college education is not on the same caliber as before. My college education is completely different from what my girls are learning now in college. They’re are getting a little education with a big dose of indoctrination. Diversity in thinking is not allowed. They must parrot what their professors want in order to pass.

[@Daisy-ns3qo]

There's a lot of nuances that are forgotten in the video. Like georgiatech, the acceptance rate for out of state students is 12% and they don't require any essays or supplemental essays, just your transcript. And we don't even know for sure if that admission counselor was their when they reviewed her application cause they don't usually give those answers out.

[@noymar2210]

They do require essays & supplemental lol

[@liltoaster7308]

Society definitely needs to offer better alternatives to college other than either the military or a 9-5 job. There's absolutely nothing wrong with either of those prospects as both can be either lucrative or fulfilling in their own respects. Personally, from my experience I have seen that colleges are very hesitant to admit people with learning disabilities and can outright prevent you from taking up a very long list of majors because your disability is incompatible with the requirements for those majors. You can also be unable to secure scholarships as a result of a learning disability as well. It leaves people in that category, among others, to be ignored and be forever gridlocked into the workforce straight out of highschool.

[@johnnysantos7027]

I wish I knew about Trade Schools and programs that take less than 2 years to get certifications when I was in high school. I went to college for 5 years and after I graduated, it took a super long time to get job with a degree in Communications. My college didn't really help me look for a job, instead they kept sending me a bunch of emails and invitations to seminars and events. It's funny cause I now work for 3 Trades Schools as a Videographer and I've seen a lot of success stories where graduates get job placement and get to financially support their families. 4 year college ain't for everybody and I highly recommend people to look at alternatives. There are high paying jobs don't require a 4 year degree and there are jobs that are willing to put you into school so you can get certified. Just from my experience, I think college is overrated.

[@marlena3097]

I don't think it's really the college's duty to help you getting a job other than acting as a medium.

[@johnnysantos7027]

@@marlena3097 True. I guess I'm just comparing it to the Career Services department that I work with that help students write resumes, teach them interview etiquette, and connect them with industry professionals.

[@marlena3097]

@@johnnysantos7027 hmm ok

[@keithlangreen2053]

" in my opinion ", the teaching field is not one where a person always needs a degree. College do not prepare ppl to teach. That last class to do student teaching. Do not rlly work. Too many times ive seen IAs know more than the Teacher. So many quick after their 1st yr. Because College didn't ready them for the job. Yet a IA who got 10 or more yrs under their belt wont be moved up cause they dont have the degree paper and yet still has to run the class. College needs to become more hands on. To be a Dr./ nurse U got to be hands on.

[@texasbelle333]

As an educator, I agree. Especially for the younger grades, we literally teach them the same information we learned throughout school. Courses like psychology and language acquisition are useful but a whole 4year degree is absurd

[@Quanic2000]

I hear this alot with the anti-college crowd: "Look at all of these millionaires like Bill Gates who don't have a college degree"... 1) You're not Bill Gates 2) Go create something revolutionary that changes our way of life

[@theguywhoisaustralian1465]

It's also worth mentioning that Bill gates and Mark Zuckerberg both were at college when they had their big ideas. It's not just the degree, it's the environment.

[@maksampece947]

3) Bill Gates went to Harvard and only dropped out to get a head start with his business. If you have no specific idea, not going to college isn't gonna help you get one.

[@jessicagomez1760]

College is not necessary but can be very useful. It is not necesarry to study in a top tier mega expensive university, go to whatever online uni, study anywhere however way you can and get the "cheapest" degree. Later focus on studying further if you want to specialize on a specific area.

[@DangerousKaos]

Also college degrees count as experience! Also, another great book that suggests you don't need a degree is "The Millionaire Next Door". Check it out!

[@MinimalMeghan]

This was a great video! Everyone was so kind & made great points! Here are my thoughts: I think college is likely to be more necessary if no one in your family has gone to college before you, it’s kind of like “leveling up” your family line. I have the privilege to not go to a four year school, because both of my parents did, my mom even went on to get her master’s degree in Education. Ironically, my mom doesn’t think kids should go to college nowadays. I think back in the 50s/60s/70s/80s it was a great way to make more money, but the cost of university has majorly outpaced wages & inflation. It is a financial trap for most people. They get 18 year olds to take out tens of thousands in loans, if not more. Like Mehak said, with modern technology, you can learn so much online for free or from books for cheap! If your main goal is financial freedom, college is not ideal for most. I also loved KCs points in this.

[@HardlyLegal]

Just make college/trade school education tuition free so people who want it, can have it; disregarding anyone's socioeconomic conditions. Problem solved! Often the anti-college side uses tuition/student loans as a reason not to attend, and that shouldn't even be a factor.

[@seiwarriors]

It's mostly to gatekeep people from the working class.

[@seiwarriors]

@TMCS Think about how many scholarship are there in the whole country, 10 thousand or something like and think then how many students are finish high school and wanting to go to uni.

[@bleach4k239]

Here in the Philippines, state universities offer free tuition, even top performing ones - no strings tied. And yet, students waste the opportunity.

[@sophia-tm2yb]

I really would like a version of this from colleges in Brazil, here colleges are tuition-free, you pay nothing, only food and/or residence, but they can also be free depending on your social class

[@marinagabriela1717]

I mean not being from the US and watching this video e seeing the comments it's really interesting, because, here where I'm from (Brazil) not going to college isn't even an option for most people I think. That is because, here, if you want to have at list a decent paid job you HAVE to have a college degree (sorry if I made any mistakes in my English)