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does it matter if i go to college?

my iep says i have to go to a community college after i graduate because im not taking a foreign language

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Paul’s Answer

I would not let taking a foreign language discourage you from going to college and achieving your goals.

Going to a community college is a way to gain credits and eventually gain entrance to a four year university. If you attain an associates degree, many colleges will consider you to be a junior, and admit you into a major.

Some colleges may still require a foreign language requirement, but in my case getting an associates allowed me to waive many requirements for the university. Foreign language was one of them .

Yes, going to college is worth it. You might miss technical and academic training that you will need later in life.
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Steve’s Answer

The decision to go or not to go to college is an important one. I think college is a great place to pick up skills that you can use in life and on the job. The time and effort put into getting a degree is important consideration to an employer. I look for the degree when I evaluate candidate resumes. I also look at interests and job experience.

College can be an expensive proposition. Have an idea of why you want to go to college, what you hope to accomplish. You should have an idea of what kinds of jobs you want and get a degree appropriate to that type of career.

It is a great place to network. Many of my job opportunities have been because of the people that I know. My reputation, my brand have helped in getting those jobs.
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Jacob’s Answer

It all depends on what you’re planning to do. If you have plenty of job experience in say something like cashiering and you’re cool with being a cashier as a career or something, most places hiring that position won’t require higher education diplomas. Even some of the higher up positions seem to prioritize work experience over a diploma (if it isn’t relevant).
The short of it is this: you ok with working a “normal” job for a few years or decades? Then you don’t “need” to go to college.
You want to go into a job field that is very competitive and is based on skills you may not know or skills that are refined in college? Then consider it.
Hope that helps and remember that college isn’t just for newly high school graduates.
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Mary’s Answer

So I feel like your question may have multiple layers involved. First, going to college or not does matter but neither is better than the other. It depends on what you would like to do in the future and how long and hard you are willing to work to get there. I personally have worked in my field for almost ten years and have a decent salary with just my high school diploma and work experience but the pay was very low in the beginning and I had to work very hard proving I was capable versus someone with a two or four year degree starting where I am at now. Second, community colleges are a good place to start education past high school especially if you would like to stay local. There is no difference in the education you get especially in the beginning. So if that is being made to seem different please do not let that stop you from something you want to do. And finally, there are very well paid desirable careers that have vocational certifications rather than a college degree that are desired for that career and most of those programs do not require anything beyond a high school diploma. Please do not get discouraged by the issue and pick whichever path is best for you.
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Yanna’s Answer

Attending college offers a multitude of advantages. It provides an excellent platform to establish a network for your future career, enhances your ability to think critically, get opportunities to study abroad, get exposures to people with diverse background, learn new subjects, and aids in the development of your social skills. Additionally, it opens doors to on-campus recruitment opportunities. Collaborating with fellow students who share similar interests could potentially lead to the creation of a joint business venture. Finally, college can be a place where you form enduring friendships or even meet the love of your life.
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Keyston’s Answer

College can be beneficial for some, but it's not the only path to success. Your individual circumstances matter most. I didn't attend college myself and found my way in the facility maintenance field. Regarding your IEP, community college could be a good option if it aligns with your goals. Remember, success comes in various forms, and pursuing what suits you best is what truly matters.
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