As college students, education is right at our fingertips. Access to the library, the internet’s use for research and the plethora of knowledge our professors hold are all of resource to us. The Equinox believes education is a crucial part of entering the adult world and helps make an individual more qualified once they hit the real world, as harsh as it may be.
It is no surprise that a vast majority of college students come out of college buried in debt. However, if college is a feasible option you should attempt to pursue it. We understand that for many, college is completely out of the question because of the insane amount of money it requires.
We believe people should not miss out on a valuable education that would help qualify them for a job opportunity later on in life simply because the system makes it so unaffordable.
With that said, those who have been lucky enough to be able to attend college should not hold back when it comes to exploring the options and resources that their college has to offer.
School is so much more than simply going to class. In fact, if that is where a student’s scholarly efforts end, they are not getting the full college experience.
Getting out there and getting involved is equally as important as going to class and fulfilling requirements. Joining clubs, completing an internship, playing sports—all of these things are what can contribute to successful years of college.
While it can be difficult to juggle all of these different responsibilities, they truly help to give a real experience of what it is going to be like once a person hits the “real world.”
Many people are unable to attend college for financial reasons. The Equinox is saddened by this because we believe everyone is entitled to a fair, affordable education.
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Money is an inevitable factor when it comes to restrictions and it is unfortunate that many have to turn down education simply because of how overpriced it is.
We acknowledge that many students would be more than thrilled to attend college, but are held back because they cannot afford to be in that kind of debt.
We believe the student should not have to sacrifice not getting an education merely because inflation is through the roof and colleges look at students as centers for profit.
For those students that do make it to college, it is important that they do more than just the bare-minimum. Going to class is not enough. If we as students are only here to go through the motions, we are not making the most of our college years. The Equinox finds that students will have a much more substantial experience the more involved they get and the more they challenge themselves by trying new things.
Simply obtaining your Bachelor’s Degree is not always enough. Sure, the recent-grad reached a milestone in their life and can now say they are a college graduate—but what other skills did they actually gain? Did they learn how to work with others who they may not necessarily agree with? Did they learn how to become comfortable in uncomfortable situations?
These are all experiences students may have to endeavor in their college years; something that may be missed out on if one chooses to cruise along without actually trying to seek out all the options and opportunities around them.
We encourage students to go above and beyond; to really reach for their goals. We encourage students to try new things, because after all, you can’t say you don’t like something if you haven’t even given it a chance yet. The ‘don’t knock it until you try it’ type of mind set is a good one to live by during our college years.
The Equinox collectively believes that although education is completely overpriced and even may seem unaffordable to some, it is definitely worth the infinite sum of cash. We are receiving more than a tiny paper certificate when we graduate. We are instead receiving a whole new outlook on life and what it means to establish and build relationships with people.
Students may be spending a small-fortune paying off loans for years after they have graduated from college. However, the experiences and involvement, if done right, should have made the crazy, overwhelming ride all worth it.
