I've come to the conclusion that the government really needs to do something about the cost of education.
How do they expect people to do anything with their lives when it's almost mandatory to not only have a college degree, but usually a masters or some other form of higher certification and yet the cost of education only continues to grow? Lets not even touch the fact that many public schools don't even prepare their students for college --and I'm not saying all public schools, just more than should be allowed. Doesn't this seem fishy to anyone? Do you really expect me to believe that we can't do anything about the state of education in America?
Okay, I'll accept the argument that our economy is down the toilet and we don't have the money at the moment (for now, I will resentfully accept that argument), but anyone with any logic has to admit that there is no reason that a country taht experienced the prosperity that we did a few years ago should have ever let it get to this point.
This being said, I want to go to college-- Temple University to be exact and since this is the reality, I will have to pay the exorbitant prices until something is done to change this. I'm trying to save up for college, so that my parents (who already pay for my two brothers to go to private school) don't have to do it. Any suggestions.
BTW, I'm aware that this is a sucky blog, but I'm still getting used to the idea of blogging, so this is the best I've got for ya.
This being your first blog is actually good.But be careful about spelling mistakes.You should read mine,wuld make you want to cry a river.
And I agree with your perspective regading school tution.
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It always seems impossible until it is done-Nelson Mandela.
OOPS.."regarding"...the finger's pointing back at me:D
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It always seems impossible until it is done-Nelson Mandela.
Just wanted to say thanx for the comment.
The reason education is so expensive is because only rich people are supposed to be smart.
That was a little facetious, but you should look into the sociological perspective on education. Gives quite a bit of insight, really. One aspect of it is that college is just more of the reproduction of social inequality - i.e. the rich are going to stay on top and the poor are going to stay poor. Think about it - what do the expensive ivy-leaguers major in? Law, medicine... Prestigious jobs that require prestigious training at prestigious schools. It's all about the social order of things...
I understand exactly where you're coming from, but my whole point is that there are more people that can afford college then those that can, so if we all demand for something to be done, there has to be change. And not some BS about an extra $1000 dollar loan that you'll just end up paying for 5x over years after you graduate. People need to demand real change in the education systems within their neighborhoods. If you start there, there's no reason why people can't get into good colleges and find ways to make a difference for the next generations. Ideal as it sounds, that's what needs to happen.