Episode Three
Anyone Else Think
School is an Unneeded Necessity?
Welcome to the third episode of the show, an episode for those who contemplate whether attending higher education institutions is a scam, the best path to the right direction, or a little bit of both.
After the 3:30-mark, we begin getting into why people think we should go to school versus why we shouldn’t.
These opinions were taken by people from all sorts of neighborhoods, career fields and educational statuses.
Click here or scan below to find out what was said.
Although the comprehensive list can only be found on the show, below is a small version that highlights the most popular responses!
The comprehensive list can only be found on the show, but here’s a small version that highlights the most popular responses.
Tips From The Show:
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Always remember that the current college norms and high stats do not consider diversity and intersectionality… every person, experience and opportunity presented is different.
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Higher education is a business! For this reason, it may be difficult for people to answer “do we need college” or not.
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Yes it’s a business, but money isn’t everything! There’s many resources to assist with education payment, family care, employment status, etc. Continue reading to learn about some of these opportunities!
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Again, it’s a business BUT if you do what you did to, it’s also an investment with high payoff!
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There’s no need to kill yourself over attendance… school will always be there! You can start college or go back to school whenever you want!
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Do what makes you happy! You’ll see the best results where you’re happy.
Sources:
As of June 2021, nearly 94 million (42%) of Americans ages 25 and over have some sort of college degree; most of those individuals are white, as reported by the U.S. census bureau.
A 2015 study published by The Lumina Foundation shares that college degree holders demonstrate healthier habits than non-degree holders; to be exact, they have a 44% greater likelihood of performing good health than non-degree holders. Some things that may affect this is better accessibility to health insurance and retirement plans. Others include the development of certain habits and knowledge; for example, the study reports degree-holders to have less likelihood of smoking, drinking and obesity related concerns.
If you made it this far, here’s some bonus content for you!
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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) awards grants, loans and other forms of monetary assistance. You could learn more and apply here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
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While working at my university’s financial aid office, I learned that FastWeb is a scholarship finder that many students rely on. It’s a great search engine when it comes to finding scholarships that are relevant to you. Learn more here.
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Your school’s social counselors and/or resource center can prove helpful when scouting for child care, therapy, lawyers, etc.; some schools house their own daycare, others have partnerships with healthcare professionals, almost all provide free lawyer assistance… open communication with these centers could open so many doors for you!
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Piggybacking off that… your school’s career center could be a great place to receive professional help with resumes, interview mocking, application assistance, etc.
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Please reach out if you’d like to hear more about useful resources!
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