This document discusses reasons both for and against going to college. It notes that while student loans can be a burden and college may teach skills not directly applicable to work, college also provides structure, challenges students, and allows for mistakes in a safe environment. It suggests that a mix of college and practical experience through internships or apprenticeships can provide the benefits of both college and real-world learning. The document lists several high-paying careers that do not require a college degree but notes that engineering careers typically require at least a bachelor's degree to earn over $90,000 annually. It encourages focusing on in-demand majors like STEM, attending affordable schools, seeking scholarships, working hard, and gaining experience outside the

1. You don’t have to
go to college but
why you should
By: Keith Williams Jr.
keithwilliamsjr@gmail.com
@Kphillycat

3. Philly
born and
raised
Graduated HS College!
ME!
Graduated
in 2002!
OMG!
Brooklyn,
NY
Where I’m From

4. • B.S. Electrical &
Computer
Engineering
• M.S. MOT
• MBA
Big Apple Work
More ME!
Live in
NYC
Electrical
Engineer
Degrees

5. Fun, Fun, Fun… FUN!
Even more ME!
Exercise,
TV,
cooking
Programming,
Podcasting &
Comedy
Technology Consultant
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6. There are some exceptions
You Do Not Need To Go To
College SAY
WHAT?!?
!?!?!?

7. Why should you Not go to
college?

8. #1
Waste of Money

11. Student loans are EVIL!

12. $72,050
Extra!!!

13. Text books are expensive!!

14. #2
You’ll learn too much

15. You learn a lot useless stuff

16. Things you might not need for work

17. #3
Waste of Time

18. 6 years is average

19. Reasons TO go to College

20. Structure

21. Too much information

22. Profs help

24. Challenge you

25. You’ll reach higher

27. MISTAKES

28. Safe Environment

29. You’ll eat too much

30. Unforgettable Times

31. ONE MORE THING….

32. Some Jobs need it

33. Now take a
deep
breath…

34. See a Trend?

35. College Real Life
College vs. Real World
• Atmosphere
• Structure
• Mistakes
• Good
Investment
• Less waste
• More
Experience

36. Mix

37. A Mix gives you the structure of college with less
money and more practical experience

38. Jobs that don’t require degree
• 1. Air-traffic controller: $113,547
• 2. Radiation therapist: $76,627
• 3. Dental hygienist: $70,408
• 4. Nuclear medicine technologist: $69,638
• 5. Nuclear technician: $68,037
• 6. Registered nurse: $65,853
• 7. Diagnostic medical sonographer: $65,499
• 8. Fashion designer: $63,170
• 9. Aerospace engineering and operations technician:
$61,547
• 10. Engineering technician: $58,698*
*Computer, chemical and electronic engineer jobs, which do require a four-year degree,
all earn higher median salaries of over $90,000.

39. Takeaways
Good Major
(STEM)
Good/Low
Cost School
Scholarships
College
Very Hard
work
Experience
Practical
Real
life

41. Questions?

42. Too embarrassed to ask?
Keith Williams Jr.
keithwilliamsjr@gmail.com