wat do i gain by attending college instead of university?
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1. You want to make sure any college or universities you're thinking about is accredited and recognized by the U.S.\n\n2. GOing to an university, will give you more educational recognition and a higher range of income\n\n3. Some people can say they went to college..... Beauty College..... instead of University of Washington, Oklahoma University, or University of California, Los Angeles. They will know you invested more into your education and have a well-rounded education (meaning multiple career fields) versus focusing on one trade (one career field).\n\nGood luck to you.
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go to college for it...then be come it
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There are also many good Careers that can be had from Community College coursework or degrees.  Also, for Programming jobs or IT jobs, direct knowledge and professional certifications can be more important than a degree.\n\nBut having said that, A standard 4 year College is well worth it as a part of growing up.  It is lonely and tough for some, and amazing and life changing for others.  Regardless of your decision, it's empowering to have goals and be in control of your destiny.
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I worked a full time job, part time job, and did full time school--both undergrad and grad. You can do it you just will have to sacrifice a social life and sleep. \n\nIs going to school going to help you move up at your job? If not, will you end up eventually leaving your job to persue what you get your degree in? You have to figure out what your priorities are and go from there. \n\nThe people who avoid working and go to school full time have parents that pay their way which is why many of them end up unprepared to enter the real world and take on responsibilities such as house payments.
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A state university will get you a four year degree, which will open up better job opportunities.  There also tends to be a richer campus environment.\n\nA community college is better if you want to save some money while getting your general electives done, or if you just don't feel ready for college yet (socially or academic skills).
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Your career opportunities are vast compared to those without a college diploma.  Consider yourself fortunate if you have a college diploma, because you will be able to select from different careers regardless of the major you've graduated from.\n\nIn addition, college teaches you the discipline for the problems you will encounter in the real world.
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i think when you go to college there's a better chance that you get a higher pay job compared to people who work without college degree or level education....
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Several things:\n\n1. Exposure to ideas and people different from what you are used to\n2. Learning more about damn near everything if you take the right classes\n3. More job opportunities\n4. Higher pay once in those opportunities\n5. Sense of pride in what you've accomplished\n6. And some people think you're smart if you have a degree (which isn't necessarily true)
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It's not a matter of just scraping by paying your bills.  Some people go to college to get better jobs so they aren't just living paycheck to paycheck.  Some go because they like learning about new things, the atmosphere and the intellectual challenge.
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You can do anything you want.  College degree is proof that you are capable of learning and acquiring new skills.  Beyond that you have to rely on your work experience.
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If money is not a major factor, I would much rather go to university by all means!! \n\n1) You are going to be working the rest of your life anyway, so put it off as long as possible.\n\n2) full time jobs may average 40 hours a week or roughly 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. When I was in college, I spent approx. 8 hours for the entire week in class. This doesn't include the amount of outside of class time needed to do homework, study, etc. though.\n\n3) There's more fun things to do while in college. The parties, the like-minded, free thinking people willing to explore new experiences just like you are. No one to report to (unless your parents are paying the bill, then they feel that you owe them a status report)\n\n4) If you can get a full or partial scholarship, then its even better. There's tons of ways to cultivate your entrepenural spirit in school, selling used text books for a profit is one.\n\n5) University offers an experience that you cannot duplicate in any way whatsoever in a full time job\n\n6) if you are so determined to have a job, you can still do so on a part time basis while in college.
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A college degree is not an automatic ticket to being happy. \nWhat's important in life is not whether or not you go to college. What you really need to make sure of is that you are doing something that fulfills you and makes you proud of yourself. If college does that, then stay and finish your education. If not, find a profession that does. \nEither way, don't ever let yourself forget that YOU are in charge of your own life. Do what makes you happy!!!
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the best way i learned was finally goin to college it really helps if you have a degree not a diploma cause all a diploma is good for is to hang on your wall it proves you graduated but it doesnt mean your smart
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There's no quick answer to this questions, unfortunately.  Going to college is worth it if you want to be a doctor or an engineer, but not worth it for business.\n\nI have a batch in business, and no, it is not worth the money I spent on it.  However, college was a learning experience for me in general.  I grew up while I was there, and I don't think I could have held down a job such as I have now without the experience.  I just wish it hadn't been so expensive.\n\nI went to Cuesta College (a Comm College) for 3 years and Cal Poly SLO for 2 years and finally went online for the actual degree.  The first two were excellent for schooling, the online not so much.
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No, it's not a necessity, but take my word for it: it will help you find employment and higher paying, more satisfactory jobs in the future.  Generally, paying for your college degree is worth the investment in time and money.  Even if it seems like a lot right now, you'll make it back and you'll be happier in the end.
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Start attending school/college.
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College helps shape the way you think (its not exactly what you've learned, but how you apply it)