Okay, teenagers.
I want you to watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpZtX32sKVE&feature=player_embedded. It is one hour long, and, I must say it is a worthwhile investment of your time.
The video is pretty preachy (and not totally right about the whole "hyperinflation" thing). But, I still mostly agree with the message: college is way overpriced and it may not even get you a good job anymore.
If you are still considering where to go to college, you should seriously consider community colleges. Or consider a trade school.
Honestly, I don't want you to suffer the indecencies of our college financing system. You will graduate with at least $30,000 in debt, you probably won't get a job that pays that off for years, and you will lose four years of income while you're working towards a degree. And, if you run into tough times, there is no help for you: there are no bankruptcy protections for private or public student loans.
I believe you would be better off working, saving your money, and then traveling the world. You will learn much more and learn it all cheaper.
If you want to learn about a particular scholastic discipline, you have a fantastic resource: the Internet. Use it to educate yourself.
In essence, everyone has a degree nowadays. Since everyone possesses a degree, each degree's value is minimal. It's not called a "B.S." for nothing: given the number of people who are college-educated today, a degree is bullshit.
Higher education is a business now. It is not about teaching students how to think, start a business, or manage finances. It is about making money for administrators, coaches, and lenders. Your educational needs and desires are secondary to profit. Do you want to go $30,000 in debt for that?
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