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... Your are not just getting a piece of paper. You are actually learning things. ...

It depends... I know 20+ people who really learn something from collage, but in same time I can show you 250+ that was dumb asses before collage and now are 3 times dumber... If you want to learn collage is right place for you, if you need just a piece of paper better stay away... 

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Seems to be worth it to me. My brother is a senior in college doing Computer Science and has gotten numerous scholarships, two internships at Google, and has actually a job lined up at Google once he graduates. It helps that he started programming when he was 11 or 12, but it was his effort and dedication to it in college that really allowed him to succeed.

And college really isn't that expensive if you get a lot of financial aid and scholarships. I got a $5000 a year scholarship as well as around $11,000 worth of financial aid due to my success in school, a high score on the SAT, and the fact that I'm one of three children in my family. Thanks to all that, with half my financial aid and scholarships, my college bill this semester was around $550, vs. around $10,000 without it.

But it really does depend on what you want to do, honestly(I'm a Chem major), and the amount of money you receive could be drastically different. Apparently my SAT score was in the top 5% in the country or something like that, so that probably had a big impact.

Where does your brother go to college? I'm going to be getting my bachelors in Computer Science and right now I'm debating between S&T (Rolla) or SEMO. SEMO is the cheaper option but does the college really effect anything? Both are good schools, it's just ROLLA is much better. Actually the 3rd highest paying college in the US.

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Where does your brother go to college? I'm going to be getting my bachelors in Computer Science and right now I'm debating between S&T (Rolla) or SEMO. SEMO is the cheaper option but does the college really effect anything? Both are good schools, it's just ROLLA is much better. Actually the 3rd highest paying college in the US.

I think as long as you go to a well-known college and work hard, it's fine. We both go to Purdue University in our home state of Indiana. 

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It depends... I know 20+ people who really learn something from collage, but in same time I can show you 250+ that was dumb asses before collage and now are 3 times dumber... If you want to learn collage is right place for you, if you need just a piece of paper better stay away...

What the actual fuck are you talking about?

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What the actual fuck are you talking about?

Sorry, but I can't explain it simpler- obviously you are too stupid to get it... 

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Go to college in-state, spend as little money as possible.

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Sorry, but I can't explain it simpler- obviously you are too stupid to get it...

/\ this, I get it completely, and know some people like that.

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Unless you are going IVY league or medical school there is no reason college should cost 200k.

 

My alma Mater currently cost roughly $40k for instate off campus tuition for one BS/BA degree.  Books not included.

 

Also if you plan on going into business for yourself you probably should ask yourself what sort of education do you need to improve the odds you will succeed.

 

Depending on previous training in such areas you may be better off hitting a community college and taking a few business classes.

 

That all being said statistically speaking folks with post secondary education make more than those with just a high school diploma, and a lot more than high school drop outs.

 

However while that includes college it also includes trade skills, such as welding, electrician, HVAC, etc... 

 

If I were to rewind and do it all over I'd probably would of learned a trade skill myself.  Its good work and generally in demand; especially with the growing labor shortage in those fields.

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Sorry, but I can't explain it simpler- obviously you are too stupid to get it...

I don't think you understand. We aren't talking about picture collages but college.

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college here is $2000 for all 3 years

 

including school supplies

 

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In Canada we generally have to go to universities to get degrees, and they are 4 years, and they cost closer to $2000 a semester, not $2000 a degree.

 

so no.

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In Canada we generally have to go to universities to get degrees, and they are 4 years, and they cost closer to $2000 a semester, not $2000 a degree.

 

so no.

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In Canada we generally have to go to universities to get degrees, and they are 4 years, and they cost closer to $2000 a semester, not $2000 a degree.

 

so no.

 

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Go to college in-state, spend as little money as possible.

That's basically my advice. 

  • Go instate
  • Don't dorm or rent unless you have to
  • Rent used, don't buy books (rent used is like 10% the cost)

Too many people I knew booked it across the country to UCLA to do something they could have done at my uni and bitch they're already 50k in debt.

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Can a buisness idea actually ever be full proof?

Please go to college before investing in a business. While nothing is ever foolproof, it is the best way to be prepared. 

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It's worth it, just make sure the college you are going to is credible so that you don't graduate with a worthless sheet of paper.

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I'd go with community college. It's not the best and the people arent great, but its cheap and most places credits carry over if you were to switch. 

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I was recently job hunting, and since I prefer more mechanical jobs, they were all looking for certs/experience. Not one of those jobs asked for a BA degree.

 

Unless you plan to teach, or be a doctor. I'd say no. But if you are planning on running your own business, I would look at getting at least an AA in business and maybe some economics classes.

 

No education is worth going $200K  in debt, EVER.

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