There has been a lot of debate as to whether or not attending a four-year college or university is really worth it.
Is it really necessary to get a bachelors degree in order to obtain a job that leads one to a good future?
Society tells us that without a college degree you will not be able to be taken seriously in the real world.
Sure, there are exceptions to this notion. Yet, without a degree, one would have to run into some luck.
At a small liberal arts college like Cabrini students are required to take a lot of courses that have nothing to do with their major or future career plans. A lot of college students across the country often wonder how taking a history course could possibly help them succeed later on once they graduate. With that being said, it would be ideal for colleges to redesign their core requirements so students can be better prepared for their future endeavors.
In any event, for a lot of student’s college is more than just the academic component. There are a lot of benefits for students who attend a four-year college or university that are not necessarily related to what they do in the classroom.
At a traditional four-year institution, students have the opportunity to really enjoy themselves.
In the process ,students at a four-year school are able to make connections and friendships that have the potential to last a lifetime.
Also, students are able to become more independent. Living on campus forces students not to count on their parents to do their laundry or help them with other day-to-day living chores.
Cabrini is a unique school as commuters make up much of the student population. It is fair to say that commuter students are not really looking for the “full college experience”. In other words, they are more focused on working towards completing their degrees or other obligations that they might have.
Regardless of whether a student lives on campus or commutes, the college experience is what you make of it. If a student commutes there are plenty of outlets that can allow for these students to become more involved on campus.
At the end of the day, you attend school to help you prepare for a future career. Ultimately, everyone is different and have different priorities for their education.
@JosephPacifico1
