Bobby Baltzer
Language Arts
2nd Period
What Could You Do With $20,000?
What Am I Watching?
Is a college degree still worth it? The video clip “What Could You Do With $20,000” by Blake Boles, addresses this topic. Boles presents an alternate view concerning options and opportunities for students to receive college experiences without physical attendance.
What matters From This Video Clip?
The common belief today is to complete college and receive a degree. Do you have to have a college degree to be successful? If I don’t know exactly what I want my future career to be, I learned that spending a lot of money for college may not be the best choice. If you go to college without a plan, or knowledge of a career path, the result could be failure, and/or major financial debt.
How Does It Relate To The World Around You?
I am actually very familiar with this situation as my family and I have experienced this first hand. My brother, excited to get out of High School, was looking forward to college until he got there and realized he didn’t know what career he wanted to pursue. He switched his major several times, tried a variety of classes, and still was non decisive. My family spent a lot of money for him to attend an out of state university, and after 2 years, my brother is taking a year off and still struggling with his future goals.
How Does This Connect To What We Are Doing In Class?
This video connects directly to what we are learning in class. We as students need to be focused on our future. Throughout High School, we should have an idea on what we want our jobs to be when we become adults. If there are concerns about college, consider other options…there are many trade schools that aren’t as time consuming and expensive. Take a hard look at what subjects you’re passionate about, and weigh your options. Ultimately you want to set yourself up to be the most successful person you can be.
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