Caroline Bird who wrote, “Where College Fails Us, “explains that college isn’t for everyone. She also points out that even with a college degree; some of the graduates won’t find a job in their specific field. In her opinion, she thinks a student should take into consideration the cost of college, the value of it and the desire that one has to go, before going. I have to agree with her. I’m not sure some one that is 18 or 19 years old really knows or can appreciate the value of a college degree. They may have a good idea, but they really don’t know. There is always going to be an exception of course. For the majority of students, I feel there should be a 1-2 year waiting period before going to college. During that time period, students should have to work jobs that don’t require a college degree; places like fast-food restaurants, retail stores and the grocery stores. This environment would help build some behaviors that are needed in college; like being on time, respecting others and doing things under pressure with the expectation that it needs to be right the first time. These jobs would give the students a good idea of what he or she wants to do with their life and help them realize what direction they should be headed in.
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