Is College Worth It? When ERWC Gets Real

The first module that we will work on in ERWC is What's Next? Life After College. Even if you're thinking to yourself, "Mrs. Ordway, if that's your real name, I'm not going to college. I'm working with my dad, uncle, mom or for my twice removed second cousin--it's  this guy that kind of looks like a long lost family relative." And, I get that--no, really I do. I can't make you change your mind, but maybe I can provide you with options.

However, you wouldn't just buy an expensive item without doing at least a little research, right? Well, that is what this unit is essentially about. Research. It's not my job to convince you to apply only to UC's or Cal states or even community colleges, but it is my job to make you think about the choices you have and are able to make with the information out there.

So, with that being said. Below are a list of articles, Youtube videos and even infographics with information. I would like you to practice your 'interrogation' (thanks Harvard!) skills and deduce what the author's purpose is, what they are saying and what it can mean to your own life choices.

The Great Debate: Is College Still Worth it? (article)

Is College Worth it? (video)

Is College Worth the Cost? (Infographic)

Is a College Degree Still Worth It? Study Says 'Yes' (video)

Is College Worth It? TIME (Infographic)

Want to Get into College? Learn to Fail? (article)

10 Rules for Going to College When Nobody Really Expected You To (article)

In small collaborative groups go through each text and read, watch or dissect what information is being presented. You will want to be prepared to discuss your thoughts in class out loud .

Let the college talks begin.

Mrs. Ordway