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Thursday, August 9, 2018

College

Because we are juniors this year, people say that this is one of the most crucial years of high school since college applications are gradually approaching. While scrolling through the numerous articles in Room for Debate, I came across a discussion called, "Does It Matter Where You Go to College?" As we grow older and advance to college, we gradually think about our dream schools, and which ones will benefit us the most in the future. Our parents set expectations that make us anxious and attempt to strive for greater accomplishment.

 I don't believe it matters what college you attend, I think what matters the greatest is what you achieve while you are in college. I used to think that what college I go to is the main focus, however, if we look around our society successful people like Steven Spielberg, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates dropped out of college. I'm not saying that people shouldn't go to college, but the college they go to shouldn't dictate what they are going to accomplish in life. Furthermore, last year for history, we were required to research several colleges that we are thinking of attending. As a result, I found out several features that colleges had that I didn't know about, which helped to change my viewpoint on some colleges. I think that with research, people can discover the accurate college for themselves.

 Will you have a healthier life if you graduate from an elite institution? What factors should we consider when looking for a college?

 -Eriell Ricasata

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3 comments:

  1. Madison PurnellAugust 9, 2018 at 5:08 PM

    As we approch our junior year we are being introduced to lots of information about our future. For me it doesnt matter what college you enter in, it matter on what college gives you your degree. If someone decides to go to a juinor college for two years but then the next two at a UC , there diploma will say they graduated from that UC. I personally believe that this way is a tunnel into not spending lots of money at a four year elite institution.

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  2. Danielle MecanoAugust 9, 2018 at 5:48 PM

    Being introduced to many different career options poses the question of "What college is the best for the career I want?" I don't think the amount of notoriety or status a college has should influence your decision making process. You should go to the college that is best suited for your major and future job. I agree with Madison that it doesn't matter whether you transfer or not. You save yourself money by taking your GE classes first and then transfer to a four year college. In the end it doesn't matter where you start college but where you earn your degree from.

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  3. Kylie BronnerAugust 9, 2018 at 6:05 PM

    I feel that as long as the college you go to can benefit you and help you grow, then it doesn't matter if it is "elite" or not. What even makes a college "elite" anyway? Deciding factors should not be the name of the college. It should be distance, money, and safety. There are many colleges to choose from, why limit yourself?

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