College? Why bother.
by Carrie Jones (April 23, 2008)I’ve been surfing the internet all day looking for colleges. I have to admit something … I’m starting to wonder whether or not I even want to go to school! Is it even worth it?
I know a ton of people who didn’t go to school and they’re doing fine. I mean, look at Bill Gates. He’s like the richest, most successful person on the planet, and he didn’t go to college. Why should I?
People always give you a ton of reasons to go to school. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a good idea for some people, but it might not be for me. But I also don’t know how I can get a better job without going to school.
Arg! It’s like there’s a cartoon good angel sitting on one of my shoulders and a devil sitting on the other one.
The devil cartoon keeps telling me that I’m not smart enough and that I shouldn’t even bother trying to go to school. The angel keeps telling me that I am smart and that I can do whatever I put my mind to.
If I’m honest with myself, I know that I want to go to school. I want to have a shot at a bright future and not have to struggle the way my parents did when I was young. I think sometimes I just get scared that I won’t do well. But, I can’t live in fear. Bill Gates probably doesn’t. Ha!
Alright, back to searching for schools. This site has actually been really helpful for me – thanks for letting me vent like that. Hey, does anyone have any advice for someone looking for schools?