I don’t want to go to college.

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I don’t want to go to college, but I’m afraid of what happens if you don’t have a college degree. I might just go to a college for the arts, but I don’t know if my parents will allow that.

Category: Tags: asked September 18, 2013

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You shouldn't let anyone make this decision for you because whatever they decide will affect only you. College can be extremely daunting but remember its always gonna be there whether you decide to go this year or 10 years down the line... You're gonna have to talk honestly to your parents but first do your research and approach them with a level of certainty about an art degree and what it can bring you if they see you're serious and passionate about it then they are more likely to support you... Stay strong
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Don't think that if you don't get a college degree you won't be successful because that couldn't be further from the truth! I think most people nowadays kind of just expect their kids to go to college so they send them away in hopes they will stop slacking and settle down and accomplish things. But they couldn't be more wrong! I'm a college student myself and so many people drop within the first year because it's stressful and they didn't want to be here in the first place. College just isn't for some people and you know what? That's okay. Plus there are so many articles online about people who wish they didn't go to college because they have so much debt and whatnot. So if you know that college isn't for you, don't do it because it's 'expected' of you or your parents want you to go, it's your decision! And if you are going to be miserable it's going to be a big waste of your time. So chase after what you want, not what other people want, it's your future you should be able to make your own decisions about what you want to do.
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College degrees aren't a guarantee of employment or success the way they used to be. Graduating from school with tens of thousands of dollars of debt can be very hard to deal with, and can actually keep you from being able to do what you want to do with your life.You're better off finding a job, saving money, and maybe taking some community college courses to get some basic credits while you figure out if higher education is for you and what you want to do with your life. Set long-term goals and figure out what you need to do to achieve them and then go for it, whether that means college, trade school, travel, or whatever.
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You don't say how old you are, or your grade, but I'm guessing you have a little time yet. And as you see, you'll get a lot of opinions. It's true that a college degree is no guarantee for getting a job, but, for example, if you look at our current economic situation, those without college degrees had a much higher rate of job loss when the economy crashed compared to those with degrees, and continue with a much higher level of unemployment still. Yes, there those with degrees un- and underemployed, but as a group, the degrees are doing much better. You say you don't want to go, but don't say why or what your ideas are about alternatives. It's ok to not have any idea. Many go to college still without any idea! But college can be a wonderful place to explore ideas, as can high school. And if your parents are willing to help pay for it, make the most of it, take advantage of it. There is time enough that you'll have to work to pay your own way. Postpone the mundane life as long as possible!
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Having a college degree now as compared to when your parents generation got their degrees seems to be so much different. Having a degree a few decades ago meant you were automatically destined to join the upper/upper middle classes... Now having a college degree just puts you at par with a large portion of the working population. Really thinking about what is important to you and examining what it will take over time to get to that end point is probably going to take you through a pretty stereotypical phase that most of us experience in our late adolescence/twenties. Be aware of the journey and don't be afraid to change your mind about things as you grow so you don't hold yourself back. Having a really candid conversation with your parents about your concerns and wants/needs will be a good way to start that journey and allow you to hear their side of the debate and possibly open your eyes to some aspects you hadn't thought about.
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Well I have always been one to say that you should NEVER go to college to study what your parents want because you will be unhappy and you will hate every minute of it. I go to an art school and I love it, mainly because I will get to turn my hobby into a job. Who doesn't want that?Most jobs require some sort of a degree but there are technical colleges and trade schools. Some jobs do on the job training but that is diminishing since people are now mad lazy. I didn't want to go to college either but I know it'll benefit me in the long run. There are options for you, just explore them.Whatever you do though, DO IT FOR YOURSELF. Your parents did what they wanted for them, do not let them dictate your life. You will be miserable and they will be happy, not a good thing for you.
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You don't have to go to a University if you don't want to. I'm in the same sort of field, the arts. For that type of career you really don't need a degree or certificate. Having experience and building yourself up is what's going to get you to where you want to be. It's also just way too expensive so I don't blame you at all for not wanting to go. Ultimately it's your life, you can do whatever you want with it and be whatever you want. Also, if you're still in High School, you don't have to do any sort of Post Secondary Education right away. You can take a marvelous thing called a Gap Year and take that year off to think about your future and relax without stress. That's what I did and I highly recommend it to everyone.