It isn't necessarily true that in order to be successful in life... You need to go to college. However, having a degree will make it a lot easier and you will have a higher chance at becoming successful compared to not having a degree or certificate in something.
College isn't for everyone and unless you are going to take it seriously, then don't waste your time and money because college is a HUGE investment. But it is an investment that is well worth it. A degree isn't JUST a piece of paper. It's an accomplishment that you made and that is something that you will take with you for the rest of your life. Nobody can take that away from you. You earned it and it is something to be extremely proud of.
The most common excuse that I hear from people who don't attend college is: "I cannot afford college because I don't make enough money for it."
Well I'm here to tell you that NOBODY DOES! Trust me. We are all on the same boat as you. But that is what financial aid, grants, and student loans are for! And the whole point of getting a degree is to get a higher paying career so you will earn the money back to pay it off eventually :)
I know so many people who have applied for school and because their income is low, they are recieving grants and do not have to pay a dime for college. For those who do not know what a grant is, it is when the school gives you money towards your tuition and you do not have to pay it back. Which is awesome! So many people do not know the many options that are out there for them! Unfortunately, I was one of them. Being an only child made it rough when figuring everything out and applying for colleges because my parents never attended college so they knew nothing about it and figuring it out was all on me. I don't have any older siblings to help guide me. But it has helped me become more independent.. And like I said.. NO EXCUSES! 😂
Like I said, a college degree will not guarantee success because success comes from hard work and the more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it. BUT... you'll be a lot more likely to become successful with a degree than if you didn't have one. My parents never went to college and luckily, my father still became very successful with his own business and even though he didn't attend college, he still makes a lot of money. But it was a lot easier back when he was younger to be successful without a degree than it is now... he just got lucky. As time has gone by, unfortunately, nowadays, people with a degree even have trouble finding jobs with their profession which is why aiming high is always the best thing to do!
Whether you graduate high school and join the military, go to college, or even attend a trade school. I promise you that it will be well worth it in the end because earning a degree is extremely rewarding and is an amazing accomplishment and j highly recommend everybody to follow your dreams and BE SOMETHING!
I hope that this blog has inspired you in some way and I hope that you end up following your dreams no matter what pathway you choose :)
Thanks for reading everyone!
Xoxo,
Amanda ♡
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