I always thought that education plays very important role in the today’s society. It is the main means of wealthy, successful and even healthy life. That is why any respectful person, to my mind, must get a good and high-quality education, from elementary to college degree. Going to college will definitely improve your life. If you are going to college, you are an ambitious person willing to make better not only your life, but also the future of your family. It is a well-known fact that college graduates earn more money and have steadier jobs than high school graduates do. Therefore, the effects of going to college are enormous. Let us consider them separately.
Firstly, going to college changes your lifestyle. You are a part of a community of active and intelligent people with big plans for the future. Secondly, you are constantly studying and consequently developing your skills, way of thinking, memory, and attention. The next effect is career opportunities. According to the College Power Bulletin, “an Associate degree is worth $390,000 more than a high school diploma; a Bachelor’s degree is worth $1.2 million more than a high school diploma” (1). These data demonstrate the main reason for going to college, because a good paid job gives you the possibility to provide for your family and yourself.
One more effect of going to college is the possibility of realization of professional potential in your profession and career. You may even start your own business being guided by the knowledge acquired while studying in college. The US President Barack Obama once said in his speech, “In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is a prerequisite.” (“College Power Bulletin” 1). Obama is a prime example of the college student. Ellen Sussman states that Obama studied in Occidental College then transferred to Columbia University in New York. He also graduated from Harvard Law School. It was the beginning of his impressive career (112).
Moreover, parents who are college graduates may be a distinct example to follow for their children. The children will see their parents’ success and realize that this success is directly linked with the education background. Only in this case they will clearly understand the real need for college education. Besides earning enough money for oneself, you can also give a financial support to your siblings. As I have already mentioned, education is a key to the good job, and competitive salary indicates every good job. One should remember that studying is not always a boring process. It may be fun. You will make many friends at college. Some of them will become your best friends. You may also meet your future husband or wife there. In this case, you will be very confident in your beloved, because you will see the person’s priorities.
Many famous people graduated from college. Studying experience was something like a starting point for them. The examples of these celebrities are the statesmen Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Lisa Kudrow, Natalie Portman and many more (“College Power Bulletin” 2). That is why if you determined to become a successful person, one of the easiest ways for you to succeed is to become a college student and to obtain a high quality education. College diploma will be the protection of the promising future not only for yourself but also for your spouse and children. Therefore, do not be afraid of failure, just follow your dreams and achieve your goals. Remember that you are the creator of your future. Be the change that you want to see in this world. Everything depends on you.
Works Cited
Sussman, Ellen. The Lives of Presidents: Clinton trough Obama. Dayton: Lorenz Education Press, 2016. Print.
Fastweb. College Power Bulletin. n. d. Web. 8 Apr. 2016.
