Saying No to College

classicalmama
Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:25:32 +0000

One thing I notice is that many of the college quitters are involved in technology. One might argue that the reason that success comes without college is because the field is so new and changes so rapidly.

College to me was never about winning a financial jackpot. It was where I learned to think and to express my thoughts in a way that others could understand. As a teacher, it’s still my emphasis, and something my students badly need.

That said, I agree that student debt loads often makes me wonder whether they get what they pay for. The answer, though, is to make smarter choice about where and how to do college or other post high school programs. And, yes, in rare cases to decide that no formal training is needed. As others have pointed out, though, those who forego college and succeed generally come from the kind of privilege that few enjoy.