You'll likely experience a brand new environment as well as get to know new people. If you get your associates first, then you'll make more money as well!
The short term benefits will hit you first! Let's assume that you're doing computer science.
Okay so those are the costs, what are the benefits?
The total utility of just getting a degree should be taken into account! You're likely to make lifelong connections and networks at college!
Most importantly you need to consider what your job degree will get you! As someone in computer science you can expect to bring in at least $70,000 a year!
The long term benefits are where most college really comes in handy! With just a bachelors you can expect to be more desirable for jobs!
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While that's true, it's good to have a plan beforehand to make sure you're making the best use of your time as possible.
That's right! You need to think about what is personally best for you! College isn't for everyone?
I think I'm starting to understand. So depending on how I treat it, college may or may not be worth it?
I can always go to college right?
In the long term, depending on how much tuition was you may spend years trying to pay off loans.
In the short term, college will cost tuition and may cause you to lose some friends. It's also a huge time investment!
So to sum things all up for you...
The short term benefits come as experience in new environments and meeting new people who you can network with.
There are many long term benefits such as a sizeable yearly income, attractiveness as an employee, and overall stability.
Take all the time you need! Make sure you think of all the costs and benefits and make sure that college is the right choice for you!
Knowing all that, what's your choice now?
Honestly, now I'm not sure. I think I'll need to do some more thinking before making a final decision