I dont think Ill go to college. How many times have we heard that line in TV shows and movies? Countless. But if parents can afford sending their students to colleges or universities, they do. Statistics show that those who pursue further studies after high school are more successful in the real world.
Most companies hire potential employees who have college diplomas. If they come from Ivy League universities, the better. They know there are some applicants who may not have the same education as those of the Harvard and Princeton graduates yet possess street skills. They are also hired, as long as they have certificates from colleges or an associate degree.
That is the exact reason why people are finding ways to afford colleges. Parents are already saving up while their children are still young. They apply for trust funds and education plans.
Unfortunately, some parents can’t afford colleges. There are those who aspire to step into a college or a university, thus they make it happen themselves. They are working students.
There are also men and women in their mid 30s or 40s attending night classes to get a diploma or certificate. They know...