Education

1. Is the college degree necessary/worth the cost (not just dollars but time) for economic and social success?

In my perspective, a college degree is definitely worth the cost for economic and social success. With a degree, many young adults are able to fund themselves in order to live a healthy, easier lifestyle. Money that comes form the degree can help towards bills and taxes. It can also lead to more income in their banks. Not only are they able to pay for remedies toward their future, it would also help young adults find a good career. Many companies or businesses love to see what their applicants have on their resume, such as what type of degree they possess. The bigger the degree, the more vital they would become towards the job.


2. How would you rate the US School system in terms of opportunities it gives its students v. 1 other country you saw in a presentation?

I would rate the U.S. school system as pretty low and needs improvement compared to international countries, such as China. The U.S. scored below the PISA math mean and ranks 26th out of the 34 OECD countries. Parts of China topped the rankings for math, reading, and science. The American government needs to find a better way to educate our young leaders in order to compete with China and almost every other country. Even though the U.S. ranks fifth in spending per student for their education, a higher expenditure on education is not a highly predictive of better education. This means the American society is in need of better learning techniques in order to become as smart as international individuals. The students will need to demonstrate the skills that will enable them to participate effectively and productively in life, thus resulting in the education they receive.