My degree was in Business (concentration in HR) and here I am a full-time webmaster / affiliate marketer. LOL I don't think college is completely worthless, but in my opinion the experience of getting away from home and the social experience is very helpful. Some of the things I learned outside of the classroom have been more beneficial than things I picked up in books.
Going back to school is good if you really have an interest in what you're going for. But I don't agree with going back to school if you just can't figure out what you want to do or you just want to make more money. I have a few friends who are professional students because they feel that getting a degree means they are accomplishing something or they hate their current jobs.
Me personally, you couldn't pay me to go back to school unless there was something I was really interested in or there was a field I wanted to tackle. I may take some classes at a community college from time to time but that's about it.
Let me ask you West. What's your motivation to go back if you're not sure what you want to study? Do your parents think the degree will help get you a better job or make more money?
I remember when I was in college, my parents always told me "Don't take those basket-weaving courses because they don't make any money." I sort of resent that now because it's not about money, it's about doing what you enjoy. Thank goodness I found my niche and passion. But I think we live in a world of status and there's this perception that an advanced degree is a guaranteed good salary, when it's not.
I'm not against going back to school, I just think you need to be clear on why you're going. Make sure you're doing it for yourself and not someone else or the wrong reason.
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