College (Killian)

10/19/2025

Many high schoolers take school, particularly free school, for granted. Skipping classes, not paying attention, and generally “wasting their potential” as many adults would say. This is just at the secondary education level though, what about at the post secondary level. As prices for college and university or trade schools climb their availability drastically dropped. Now instead of skipping school because why would you go or dropping out because there are better things to do, most people can’t even start to think about post secondary education off of the price alone. This is heightened by the lack of funding in place to support those who can’t afford it, even though many organizations are trying to help there are too many and too many expenses to support everyone. Looking at this, what are some of the problems you see as a result of less people going to college for specialized degrees and further education? What do you think would happen if education became more accessible? What are some possible solutions to get to an increase in accessibility and affordability of education?

When I look at college I see it as my only option to fit into the current system. As much as I would like to just go off and live my life traveling and exploring it isn’t possible. This means I must take up the burden of the expense of college. Broadening my look upon this problem though there has been a significant rise in the spread of misinformation and claims with little evidence. This spread is supported by the fall in education of many people. Less educated people will become exactly what any higher up person wants them to be through believing everything they see. A greater focus on education and its price by the government and other large agencies may allow more to attend post secondary schools. Increasing funding and decreasing overall price will lead to a better educated and strong population and nation.

12 Comments

Lucile Turner

10/19/2025 06:56:28 pm

I think a large reason on why many people decide not to go to college is because they have never developed strong motivation. School can be very tiring, and filled with many nonunderstanding teachers. It's easy to feel like the system doesn't care, and that frustration often turns into a lack of drive. However, this mental exausion can also be often exaggerated and used more as an excuse than a true barrier. I don't think that many people realize that doing an alternative outside of college, like working full-time or trying to build a career without a degree, is also very tiring, sometimes even more than going to college. Some people underestimate how much harder things can be without a college education. That said, not everyone needs a degree to be successful. If an individual knows that their career path doesn't require a degree, than not going to college will be the smarter option, financial wise.

Miles

10/19/2025 07:10:09 pm

Yes, parental influence can be a major barrier to higher education. If parents discourage college because they prefer immediate income or don’t trust the school system, it often shapes the child’s attitude toward education. This can limit their opportunities before they even have a chance to choose for themselves. Addressing these issues through better community outreach, early guidance, and support for families could help more students see college as a real option.

Alyssa Tracy

10/19/2025 08:56:25 pm

It's hard for students to feel the need to actually apply themselves and do their school work. If they have plans of becoming a doctor or basically anything that involves a post secondary education, its going to make their life difficult. But on the other hand, when a person is constantly applying themselves and then apply to a college, sometimes they won't be getting enough scholarships and end up with plenty of student debt. Going to get a degree or not, the system should be easier on kids instead of giving them debt at the ripe age of 18 (though they can be of any age).

Miles

10/19/2025 07:00:35 pm

While making post-secondary education more accessible sounds ideal, it’s important to recognize that not everyone needs a college degree. Many essential jobs—like in agriculture, trades, and service industries—keep our economy running and don’t require advanced degrees. That said, increasing accessibility for those who want specialized education could help reduce inequality, fill skills gaps, and foster innovation. Solutions like scholarships, income-based tuition, and expanded vocational training could make education more attainable without oversaturating the workforce with degree holders. The key is balance: ensure opportunity for higher education while maintaining the workforce needed for essential roles.

Killian Smith

10/19/2025 07:10:57 pm

I spaced to touch on the non-degree fields but the way that you say that the key is balance almost suggests that the poor are automatically going to end up in one of those non specialized areas and the rich will automatically get a degree and higher pay. If that isn’t what you meant sorry for taking it that way but just looking at that idea purely it exaggerates monetary class and separation by even further separating the rich from the poor. Going back to affordable education it creates rather than a forced rich to school and poor to work idea a choice for everyone. If you want to work those non-specialized jobs do that or if you want to get a degree no matter where your background you can do that as well without going needing to spend large sums of money.

Lucile Turner

10/19/2025 07:45:47 pm

I really agree with your take. While college can open doors for many, it's not the only path to success. We shouldn't overlook the value of essential jobs that don't require a degree. Agriculture, trades, and service industries are the backbone of our economy, and we need people to fill those positions. Not everyone should be pushed toward college, but an individual should do research to determine what path will make them the most happy and supported in the long run.

Alyssa Tracy

10/19/2025 08:51:41 pm

I didn't think about all the trade schools, but then again, if too many people go into any of those fields, the other jobs that need filled won't have any people. But, some trade jobs don't have the pay high enough to be living in most areas. I agree with what you say about finding balance, as it is important to maintain equal opportunities for basically everyone.

Cody Cox

10/20/2025 08:18:56 pm

I do agree with this in the sense that if nobody had degrees, then how would we know if they were right and qualified to do the job. We wouldn't. We would have to rely on our instincts or what other people might say about them.

Alyssa Tracy

10/19/2025 08:47:18 pm

With less and less people going to college, our higher degrees-nurses, doctors, dentists, just to name a few that are regarding as really necessary- are going to decline. Especially with the longevity and cost. While I don't suggest reducing the time of the schooling, providing more aid for people in need- with the way it looks, it almost seems better just to find a way to make education free (or a lot cheaper). If education became more accessible, not only would we have a lot of jobs filled, but just an overall better economy.

Killian Smith

10/19/2025 10:54:51 pm

Highlighting your point about the better economy what about the other benefits as well. A better educated population will be able to vote more effectively, run towns and neighborhoods and businesses more effectively, and even just bd able to live more stably through educated decisions.

Cody Cox

10/20/2025 08:16:23 pm

This is really nice because I agree with the fact that our necessary things, nurses,doctors,etc, are all going to be in decline which means it would be harder to get the things that are essential in our life.

Cody Cox

10/20/2025 08:13:58 pm

Fewer people pursuing specialized degrees can lead to a shortage of professionals in fields like healthcare, engineering, and education. This may slow making discoveries, weaken economic competition, and use up public services. If education became more accessible, we’d likely see a more skilled workforce, reduced inequality, and easier work expansion. To improve accessibility and affordability, solutions are expanding public funding for higher education, increasing access to community colleges and trade programs, using income-based repayment plans, and investing in online and different learning models. These steps can help more people gain the education they need without excessive financial burden.

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