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College Education: Do You Need It or Not?

If you are still undecided about whether or not you should go to college, the information in this section will help you to make an informed decision. Among the many reasons why a college degree is not only important but also critical for you is that it will help you to reach your full potential as a professional. A college education is a vital key to your success because it opens the right doors for you professionally.

For me, education isn't just about grades; it's about a desire to become someone better than you are. I learned firsthand that college is invaluable; it affords us many opportunities and stays with us for the rest of our lives. Consider the commitment and cost of your college education as an important investment for your future. Rest assured, your hard work and determination will pay off in the long run.

  1. Why Is a College Education Important in Today's Fast-Paced, Technological World? Technology has filtered into every field, every profession, every area of the arts and sciences. Without a college education you would be completely lost in this fast-paced, technology-savvy world within a short time. Computers, the Internet, and fast-changing technology can make you feel and be redundant within just a few years. Every field around you is using technology in one way or another. A college education would have you prepared to handle this change. A college education would help you to adapt, learn better (and faster), and as a result function better in your chosen career.
  2. What Can You Do to Reach Your Full Potential? College time can be extremely interesting and stimulating. It can help you develop personally as much as it does professionally. In order to reach your full potential, try adopting these tips:
    • Believe you can. Nothing can stop you once you believe that you can do it.
    • Challenge yourself to do more. If everything was easy and without challenge, life would be very boring. Always look for opportunities to challenge your abilities.
    • Be positive in your thinking. Everything starts in the mind. You need to stay positive if you want to reach your full potential. Say to yourself, "I can."
    • Network. You cannot do everything by yourself. However, with the right help you can achieve the impossible. Constantly work to build an exceptionally strong and mutually supporting network.
    • Failures are good. Experience is what makes you stronger and closer to success. Treat failure as a stepping-stone. Learn from each failure and move ahead.
    • Have clear goals. Without goals, where would you be? To be successful, set up clear goals and stick to them.
    • Take one step at a time. Sometimes life can be quite complicated. Take one step at a time and move ahead. Do not stop moving ahead because of difficulties.
  3. What Are Colleges Looking for in Students (More Than Good Grades)? Colleges want students who are ready to think outside of the box. The education system today is changing fast. It focuses more and more on handson experience where class-based theory learning is limited and practice-oriented tasks are promoted. Ideal students are those who create employment for themselves rather than just search for jobs. Colleges want students who are not afraid to push themselves beyond their limits to expand their own boundaries and set higher goals for themselves and others. Colleges look for zeal, determination, and grit in their students—attributes that would help them hang on and complete their college degree no matter what.
  4. Colleges want students who are ready to think outside the box.... Ideal students are those who create employment for themselves rather than just search for jobs.
  5. Why Is Education an Investment in Yourself and Your Future? Education is one of the best tools available to generate income. There is no more powerful or inseparable tool than education for anyone who seeks a financially comfortable life. With a college degree under your belt, you have a head start over others who do not. You have access to more money, better perks, better benefits, and better prospects for promotion. Education is an investment that puts you on the path to success. The more education you acquire, the more respected you are among your peer group.

A college education is the best investment you can make for your future. With a degree in hand, a willingness to work hard, and a good career plan, you can reach your full potential and enjoy much happiness.

With a degree in hand, a willingness to work hard, and a good career plan, you can reach your full potential and enjoy much happiness.

Education expert Tanya Knight uses her flagship organization, Tanya Knight International, to aid students of all ages through the higher education process. She is the author of Who Says You Can't Go to College? and 10 Simple Steps for Getting into College Now! Tanya actively fights to raise awareness of the importance of education, and her website has become a one-stop education resource center. For more information on Tanya, visit www.tanyaknight.com or www.theeducationcoach. com.