Yolanda Melville, in her informative article “Is College Really Worth It,” explains that college students are graduating and obtaining jobs, but many argue they are not making enough money after they graduate to pay off their student loans and debts (Melville 235). She shows this by using bullet points from President Obama’s plan and gives recommendations on what to consider as you make your educational investment (Melville 235). Melville wrote this article in order to show students that understanding college is an investment is key (Melville 237). The author speaks to all students, especially those currently in college or those considering college in their future.
After reading Melville’s article, I am not in agreement with her. My reason being that even though college is a great experience where you can meet new friends and just enjoy life for a few years before being forced out into the "real world," that's not what it's all about. What it all boils down to is money. How much is my education going to cost? How much can I make when I get out? If I'm not making enough money to live off of and to pay for my college education then I'm not doing well. The majority of college students leave school with a staggering amount of debt that will take the majority of their lives to pay off. Having fun and enjoying your four years does not outweigh a mountain of student loan debt.
Yolanda Melville’s article is strengthened by the information she presents from President Obama’s plan. His plan is to include larger grants, investments in community colleges, increased support for minority serving institutions, and expanded income-based repayment plans to make college more affordable. This strengthens her article because it shows it could make college worth it in the long run, but, until then, we have to face reality and not make decisions that will take our entire life to pay off.
Melville, Yolanda. "Is College Really Worth It?" Connections. Ed. Mary R. Lamb. N.p.: n.p., 2013.
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