Doubter

I did have many agreeable moments in the article, but as a college student I understand my reasons for attending. I feel that college allows you to have a choice and better opportunities in the workplace compared to others. I made plans before hand to come to college because I knew what I wanted when my time to leave approached. Although, the article challenges the idea of college it did not point out that for some things more than a skill is required. I have plans to become a teacher and I know that in order to do that a college education is going to allow that to happen. Also, being in college is more broad than a training school or other programs you can gain skills from. Im not saying that college is better, im implying that while in college you have to go through so many courses to get to one degree that can be beneficial in many ways as to a training for one particular skill that is primarily focused on one thing.

Nothing has greater value except for the cost of education, but in the long run if you have a college degree you will automatically have better opportunities. Lets be honest with ourselves, when going into an interview a major question is going to be based on your education. "Where did you go to gain your skill or degree?" We can not be blind to that it happens daily. So whether you practice a skill or attend someones college or university remember to set your goals and make them work for you.

Believer

After reading the article, I can agree with some things mentioned such as college not being cut out for everyone. Some people may have all the opportunities and requirements for college, but chose another route. I do believe skills are important and that everyone college or no college should be open to learn multiple skills. Recieving a degree and having a "white collar" job does not make anyone smarter or better than a high school graduate going into "blue collar" jobs. Many time people set goals for their futures and not everyones goal is to get into a university. Just as in the article, Keegan Abendschoen has made himself successful through a skill. Although it wasn't stated, he probably planned and set goals for himself so that he could expand his business and create something of his own.

Honestly, many people in college who have earned their degree sometimes go into something else that has nothing to do with what they have been working for in a matter of years. Sometimes a skill can get you further than a degree. What ever suits the individual is the best way to go. Don't single out college as the best way to get an education, open your mind to understand that other things; training programs, institutes, etc. are just as valuable. Its what you make it that determines your success.