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Francis
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Wat are some incentives to go to college?
What are some of the primary incentives of going to college over going to trade school? With training to become a lineman, you can get at least 60K a year, so what is the point of going to college?
I will say a few things that I know. College disciplines you to do tasks on time. Also, being a residence hall student, you can learn how to live with other people, which might be a thing you would have to do a few years after college. What are some other advantages, though?
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Francis. One of the biggest benefits of a college education is the variety of opportunities it can provide. While trade schools focus on teaching specific skills for certain jobs, college helps you develop a broad set of knowledge. This can be important in today's job market, where new industries and career paths are always emerging. Having a degree can open doors to many different careers, as some jobs in fields like medicine, law, and business require a four-year degree or higher just to get started.
College is also a great place for personal growth. It teaches you how to think critically, solve problems, and communicate well. These are the skills that are useful in almost any job. Many employers value these skills, and a college degree shows that you can handle challenges, adapt to new situations, and work with different types of people. People with a college degree often have lower unemployment rates and earn higher salaries over their lifetime compared to those without a degree.
Another advantage of going to college is the chance to build a professional network. College connects you with professors, alumni, and classmates who can help you find jobs or internships. These connections can lead to opportunities that might not be available if you went straight into a trade school. Building a strong network can be an important part of starting and advancing your career.
While trade schools, like lineman training, can lead to good-paying jobs, the growth potential in those fields might not be as high as it is for college graduates. Many college graduates move into leadership positions, start their own businesses, or enter specialized fields that can offer higher salaries and more career choices. On the other hand, those who are trained in a trade often stay in the same industry throughout their careers.
College also exposes you to a diverse range of people and ideas, which can broaden your perspective and help you become more adaptable.
College is also a great place for personal growth. It teaches you how to think critically, solve problems, and communicate well. These are the skills that are useful in almost any job. Many employers value these skills, and a college degree shows that you can handle challenges, adapt to new situations, and work with different types of people. People with a college degree often have lower unemployment rates and earn higher salaries over their lifetime compared to those without a degree.
Another advantage of going to college is the chance to build a professional network. College connects you with professors, alumni, and classmates who can help you find jobs or internships. These connections can lead to opportunities that might not be available if you went straight into a trade school. Building a strong network can be an important part of starting and advancing your career.
While trade schools, like lineman training, can lead to good-paying jobs, the growth potential in those fields might not be as high as it is for college graduates. Many college graduates move into leadership positions, start their own businesses, or enter specialized fields that can offer higher salaries and more career choices. On the other hand, those who are trained in a trade often stay in the same industry throughout their careers.
College also exposes you to a diverse range of people and ideas, which can broaden your perspective and help you become more adaptable.
Thank you. Personal growth does sound like a great incentive.
Francis
You are most welcome
Wong Loke Yuen