Introduction
A college is an institution that provides specialized education. It can either be an independent institution or part of a larger institution. This paper seeks to argue on whether college education is appropriate as it is or if it should be made mandatory for every one. The paper will look into factors and benefits of higher education as well as the constraints that are associated with it and draw a conclusion at the end.
Benefits of college education
One of the benefits of having college education is that it increases an individual’s knowledge about his or her environment. Whether in psychological or physical terms, the increased knowledge will be applicable in the life of the learner in one way or another. Apart from the knowledge that an individual acquires in college, there is a significant association in the amount that employers are willing to pay their employees as wages and the level of education that those employees attained.
This is based on the level of specialization of operations in every sector and industry with lucrative positions been set aside for individuals with proper knowledge and skills in those areas. Those with basic education are thus overlooked and offered low profile jobs with low pays. This leads to low earnings with subsequent poor living standards for these lowly paid individuals.
College education is associated with increased level of skills. Such skills are directly or indirectly taught besides the normal curriculum and are essential in interpersonal relations and even control and resolution of conflicts among individuals. This leads to promotion of peaceful coexistence among people.
College is also beneficial to individuals as it enable attendants to meet new people and thus expand their social ties. This promotes cohesion and understanding among individuals from different regions, a tool for peace between different people in terms of race or beliefs. Having individuals go through college education is thus a tool towards empowering them as well as a tool to developing integration in a society.
Higher level of education is associated with reduced level of unemployment and higher income among individuals. This is a direct benefit of education to the learned category as well as increased revenue collection in terms of government tax. Higher levels of education standards are at the same time associated with reduced chances of involvement in drugs and higher participation of individuals in social issues.
Dangers of college education
Even though college education is identified to be beneficial to the individuals who attain such qualifications as well as to the society in general, there are some dangers that are associated with attending college. Issues such as peer influence into drug abuse as well as overconsumption of such drugs have been realized in colleges. Habits such as using of drugs have adverse effects on the consumers: poor academic achievements and health complications among others.
Discussion and conclusion
Attainment of college or higher education and failure to attend such academic levels are mutually independent. An individual who fails to attend such academic levels will thus fail to enjoy its benefits as well as face the disadvantages of missing college education. College education makes a significant contribution towards nurturing a person to fit well in the society. It is thus more beneficial to attend college education. It should therefore be made mandatory.