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Boone
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Cookeville, Tennessee
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Why should I go to college to get a job in my future?
I want to go to college but I also want to be debt free for as much of my life as possible. I need to know why it is important to attend college and how I can be debt free.
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Ingrid Green
drones. college. money.
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Wichita, Kansas
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Ingrid’s Answer
You shouldn't need to attend college or secure a certification like CPA (certified public accountant) or CFA (chartered financial analyst) to have a good relationship with money. There are apps, websites, books and people that can teach you about definitions, tools and strategies to groom & grow money. Invest in yourself by digging into those resources. Time will pass anyway and you're gonna need access to money for the rest of your life.
Robert Epstein
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Robert’s Answer
Hi Boone,
I faced the same dilemma when I started college. Here’s a few choices to consider: (1) Get a job during the summers while attending college. (2) Work for a few years before attending college. (3) Attend a college that offers a “Co-Op Program” -- where you go to school part-time and work for a salary part-time.
I respect your desire to be debt free!
I faced the same dilemma when I started college. Here’s a few choices to consider: (1) Get a job during the summers while attending college. (2) Work for a few years before attending college. (3) Attend a college that offers a “Co-Op Program” -- where you go to school part-time and work for a salary part-time.
I respect your desire to be debt free!
Priyali Kasera (she/her)
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Priyali’s Answer
Hey Boone, while college isn't the only way to succeed, it can open doors that might be harder to access without a degree. Many fields like business, finance, medicine, engineering, education, and technology often require formal training. A college degree can provide you with skills, connections, and confidence to compete for stable, growing, and well-paying jobs.
On the flip side, staying debt-free is wise. Debt can linger for years, so planning is as important as the degree itself.
How college can benefit your future:
- You gain the specialized knowledge employers want.
- You build a network of classmates, professors, and mentors.
- You get access to internships, which can lead to full-time jobs.
- You learn to think critically, solve problems, and communicate well, skills useful in any field.
Ways to reduce or avoid debt:
- Start at a community college and then transfer to a university.
- Apply for scholarships every year, not just at the start.
- Work part-time or choose paid internships to help with costs.
- Consider in-state schools or those with good financial aid.
- Live at home if you can to save on housing.
The goal is to balance getting a good education with staying financially stable. With careful planning, you can achieve both—a strong career and a debt-free beginning.
Wishing you a bright future and an easy path ahead. All the best, Champ!
On the flip side, staying debt-free is wise. Debt can linger for years, so planning is as important as the degree itself.
How college can benefit your future:
- You gain the specialized knowledge employers want.
- You build a network of classmates, professors, and mentors.
- You get access to internships, which can lead to full-time jobs.
- You learn to think critically, solve problems, and communicate well, skills useful in any field.
Ways to reduce or avoid debt:
- Start at a community college and then transfer to a university.
- Apply for scholarships every year, not just at the start.
- Work part-time or choose paid internships to help with costs.
- Consider in-state schools or those with good financial aid.
- Live at home if you can to save on housing.
The goal is to balance getting a good education with staying financially stable. With careful planning, you can achieve both—a strong career and a debt-free beginning.
Wishing you a bright future and an easy path ahead. All the best, Champ!
David Hernández Posadas
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Córdoba, Mexico
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David’s Answer
Hello Boone
Going to university is important because statistics show that, on average, people with university degrees earn more over their working lives than those with only basic or upper secondary education. At university, you not only learn theory but also develop skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and more.
To get into university, you need a strategy: set a goal, research the admission requirements, study for the entrance exam, maintain good grades in high school, organize your documents, and register on time. Most importantly, believe in yourself. Regarding debt, it's positive when it generates a future benefit greater than the cost of the money. It's not bad to go into debt; it's bad to go into debt unwisely. There's a golden rule: if debt doesn't benefit you, it's bad.
Going to university is important because statistics show that, on average, people with university degrees earn more over their working lives than those with only basic or upper secondary education. At university, you not only learn theory but also develop skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and more.
To get into university, you need a strategy: set a goal, research the admission requirements, study for the entrance exam, maintain good grades in high school, organize your documents, and register on time. Most importantly, believe in yourself. Regarding debt, it's positive when it generates a future benefit greater than the cost of the money. It's not bad to go into debt; it's bad to go into debt unwisely. There's a golden rule: if debt doesn't benefit you, it's bad.
Anthony Kofi Hene-Amoah
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Anthony’s Answer
Please, note the following, relating to why you should go to college to get a job in your future:-
1. Through college, you gain much knowledge, concerning many aspects of life, especially, relating to the type of business you would like to undertake in future.
2. You would learn a lot about business, finance, administration, management, communication, and other skills to assist you towards your career in the future.
Best regards.
1. Through college, you gain much knowledge, concerning many aspects of life, especially, relating to the type of business you would like to undertake in future.
2. You would learn a lot about business, finance, administration, management, communication, and other skills to assist you towards your career in the future.
Best regards.