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Dmvbatman wrote:

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I've seen a few threads in this section about college and a lot of posters talking about it's a scam, hustle, waste of time if you're not going for something serious, waste if you don't network, etc

Anything will seem like a scam if you don't take full advantage of it. Let's be honest, if you are going to a 4 year university and choose to major in something like Women's Studies or Communications & Journalism, then you are probably going to look back on your college experience bitterly when you have a hard time finding/retaining a job, paying back your debt, and living a happy and comfortable lifestyle. That's not to take anything away from those fields, as they are legitimate and have a place in academia, but a lot of people have a misconception about going to school and attaining a degree. They think that if you acquire a degree, employers should be waiting in line to hand you a job. If you don't have knowledge in a worthwhile field, or choose a field where there will be hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of people who will look exactly like you on paper, then you lost from square one. It's not just about having the piece of paper that says you know something; it's about having the portfolio and work experience that says it for you.

If you aren't going to study something serious, then college shouldn't be on your agenda in the first place. If you don't plan on using your school as a means of networking, then don't go to a reputable institution (there are plenty of vocational schools that will teach you what you need to know to get into the field.) Any school you choose should fit your needs, and before you choose which school(s) to apply to (if any) you should first identify what it is you want, how it is you plan to get it, and what tools and strategies you'll need to utilize in order to achieve your plan. Think of college like the stock market. Your returns and losses will change depending on what markets you choose to invest in. The same is true of your education, and which institution(s) you entrust to teach you what you'll need in the field of your choosing, connect you to the networks that you'll need to be apart of to hear about openings, and surround you with the type of environment that will enable and promote your success.

That being said, if I could do it all over again I would have worked full time coming out of HS, acquired my real estate license, and bet against the housing market. I would have been a millionaire.