I think it's fascinating how many people are defending peoples worth in a relationship when they have NOT gone to college. I'm the 5th generation of my family to be in college and to get my degree. Why is it such a great thing for people who haven't gone to school but are very bright? I just don't see it.
I'm glad that James has his degrees, and I'm glad I'm on my way to get mine as well. I would never consider dating someone if they weren't in college or planning to finish. James is the same way, if I drop out it's a deal breaker. STRAIGHT UP.
I dated a non college oriented guy for a long time, he had no goals and he wasn't going anywhere. Abused marijuana too much, just a nothing kinda guy. I look back and I can't believe I let myself do it for long.
College is a requirement in my book, I don't care how smart you are without it. Also another thing, growing up my parents put a strict emphasis on education. Both of them have degrees and had to sacrifice 5 years of their lives for Uncle Sam in order to get G.I. Bill to pay for their college. (my grandparents are cheap due to the depression, therefore they could afford to pay for my dad to go to school, but wouldn't. My moms family at the time had 4 other kids to deal with after her, college wasn't an option at the time although her parents did go and their parents) So, with them having to do that and my sister and I having the opportunity not to have to do that, we were brought up knowing that college wasn't an option, it comes with the family name.
And yes I'm going to get barked on by lots of folks, well thats just my opinion.
I prefer college educated over not.
My future requires a college education. My kids will be the same way.
Last edited by surferlove007; 10-16-2007 at 06:51 AM..
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