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Can you tell me why higher education is needed to be successful in life?

Why do we need it? And how does it affect our course in life?

Public Comments

1. it doesn't guarantee success. it does however give you an advantage over other people who don't have education, because educations is what drives the world we live in.
2. Stop asking this question, people have already answered it.
3. Certainly not necessary, but helpful. Higher education shows potential employers, business partners, consumers, etc. that you have completed a difficult and voluntary path to self-improvement. The number one predictor of personal/family wealth worldwide is land ownership. The number two predictor is education level of the family patriarch/matriarch. Having an education beyond highschool predisposes you to increased productivity and personal wealth.
4. It's not. Many people will drop out of college or get a degree and then get a job they could have gotten without one. A college degree doesn't mean you'll be successful, and not having one doesn't mean you won't. People always point to Bill Gates, but he dropped out of Harvard - he didn't finish a degree but he was smart enough to get into Harvard in the first place and very driven. For every successful person without a college degree, there are 20 working at McDonalds. If you don't have a great plan for your life that doesn't involve college, consider college. But have an idea for that too - don't go and major in something useless and then complain you can't find a job.
5. What sort of higher education do you mean? College, University, Private educational institutions? I had only completed my Higher School Certificate over thirty years ago. I have worked for many organisations during that time as a blue collar worker. I was happy with my career until I became a long termed unemployed person. I have spent those years studying, doing volunteer work and self development courses to improve my interpersonal, computer and work skills. There is no guarantee that a degree,diploma or a masters degree will get you that dream job and make your life happy. It all depends on the chosen profession you want to pursue. It is best to see a vocational guidance counsellor for further advice.