From the 'You get out of it what you put into it' files...

Thanks to Adriane Dorr for this quotation...

Why are you in college?  The rationale behind the quotation targets the underlying desire society has for the bachelor's degree, and puts in perspective two radically different ways of thinking about the things we believe we should have.

The rationale behind sharing this with you is not to make you wonder whether you belong in college or whether you should have your piece of the American dream via home-ownership, but rather to have you consider your own way of thinking about college, especially if you are a student right now or considering becoming one soon.

Before you go to college, know and be comfortable with your reasons for being there.  For the driven student who excels in self-discipline and determination, college is a great place to acquire the knowledge, experience, and connections that can leapfrog you into your future career.  For the lackadaisical student, however, it may not be for you right now.  There is no shame in seeking employment and saving for the future straight out of high school; there is no shame in taking responsibility for yourself and looking after your own obligations.  Such experience may well be the best incentive there is to go to college, apply yourself, and get a better job when you're done!