Mr Realistic who commented on 14 Dec mustn't have gone to a good university, if he had a degree at all. He has no idea how much more opportunities a better university offers, not just in terms of future career (best employers only recruit in certain schools), but also in terms of social network and skills acquired. I attended a second tier university for bachelors and an ivy league for masters. There is a stunning difference in general student quality (knowledge, analytical skills, eloquence, self-confidence, etc) and depth of materials taught. The alumni support is also much higher amongst ivy leaguers.
The success of a few lucky and talented individuals who manage to become successful despite a much lower starting point has no relevance for the vast majority of people, which includes you and me.
CCof FL6:57AM December 15, 2010
This article is not realistic. There are thousands of colleges in America, they don't have to go to a college that cost 50K. America needs to stop putting a figure on any and everything if they want to move forward. There are choices and if students choose to apply and attend a college that costs 50k then it the responsibility of the person to not complain and be accountable for the decisions.
There are many big figures out there who went to public college and non-Ivy league schools and were successful. There are even many who do not have a college education and are doing BETTER THAN THOSE WHO HAVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION. Regardless of where one gets the degree, it is up the individual to know what it takes to earn a great position, learn about the industry etc and make a successful transition from college to career.
WE NEED TO START BEING REALISTIC WITH OUR CHILDREN....
REALISTICof NY1:51PM December 14, 2010
我觉得在知识与付出之间，在情感与物质之间，往往有一个平衡点。希望美国的的父母们好好考虑。
小强11:47AM December 13, 2010
The really shocking thing is that more college students don't get married. If your parents make a lot of money than a quick trip to Vegas will pay off with tens of thousands of dollars of free government money.
Glmoryof CA9:36AM December 13, 2010
You kids are sooo silly. You want your parents to forgoe their Lexus's, Rolex watches, and the multi-thousand dollar a year fees to the counttry club so you can get an education and better yourself? Sad to say that most parents today either do everything for their kids and make them totally unable to function as independant adults or they do nothing for them. Common sense has been long gone in our society, whether referring to politics, economics, or family matters. I offered my kids the option of living at home free, going to work part time, and I would help them through college (which worked great). Their contributions to the entire deal made them do good at school, instead of simply partying all the time. I helped them with the living arrangements, food, and their books. Between us they all got through with A's & B's and now have families of their own. All doing well.
DrJoel1of OH6:38PM December 11, 2010
i am doing a speech on this exact topic, because i am one of the many students struggling to pay for college with out financial support from my parents, who do make more than 150,000 a year. thanks for the information this really helped
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