The title of my debate is " Should Students go to College? " and I need a sample speech?

[Spam]

If you can please give me a sample speech or some tips and what the 2nd person should say. It hasn't been decided whether I will agree or disagree.

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[Suzanne]

One of the questions nearly all high school students ask themselves is “Is college necessary for me?” The answer depends on many different factors, but in most cases is a resounding “yes!” In this article we will be going through the pros and cons of going to college to help you decide whether it is for you. Everyone is different and will have different aims and goals, but in general getting a college education will open up many opportunities that wouldn’t have been possible with just a high school education.

When asking if college is necessary, only the student themselves will be able to know whether it is for them or not. However to help decide it is important to know what can be gained through having a college education.

Is college necessary? The Pros and Cons
Pros:
A wide range of options opened up to the student in the workplace. The global economy is becoming much more competitive with many more people now getting higher education.
Gain a qualification that will secure the students future. The college education students receive will stand them in good stead for jobs for the rest of your life.
A better chance to make more money in the long term. Going to college is investing in the students own future.
College helps to create a well rounded person with better social and academic skills. Students will meet many new people and contacts while at college.

Cons:
College has become more expensive than it used to be. However there are many payment plans that can help students cope with the financial burden.
Not the chance to earn instant money after coming out of high school. Many students are tempted by a good wage when they come out of high school, but in most cases someone who has been to college will earn a lot more in the long term.

Why college is necessary:
It’s important that the money side of college does not put potential students off. While getting a college education is expensive in today’s world, the financial gains in the future due to higher paying jobs will almost certainly make up for this. Think of paying for your college education as investing in your future.

When deciding if college education is required the student must weight up all these factors as well as other more personal reasons. Going to college allows a student to become an expert in their chosen field, and this doesn’t have to be in the typical academic subjects but also in art, media and sports.

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Thinking about going to college? Attending college can have significant ramifications for your wallet, as there are substantial short-term costs, but there are also substantial long-term financial benefits. College attendance is also correlated with some non-financial life outcomes. Here are some of the biggest pros and cons to college attendance.

Perhaps the biggest advantage to going to college is the opportunity to earn more money in your future career. According to 2000 Census figures, people with a high school diploma typically earn $1.2 million over their careers, compared to $1.6 million for people with a two-year Associate's degree and $2.1 million for people with a four-year Bachelor's degree. Graduate degrees are associated with further increases in lifetime income, ranging from $2.5 million for a Master's degree, $3.4 million for a Doctoral degree, and $4.4 million for a professional degree.

One of the biggest "cons" to going to college is the immediate financial burden. In the 2009 to 2010 school year, private four-year colleges cost an average of $26,273 for tuition and fees, while public four-year colleges cost an average of $7,020. Public two-year colleges are substantially cheaper, with an average cost of $2,544. Bear in mind that these figures don't include the additional costs of living and purchase of books and other educational equipment.
Another "con" to attending college is the opportunity cost of attending school. Essentially, if you attend college you lose the opportunity to use your time in other productive ways that can earn you money. The average high school graduate earns $30,400 per year; so the yearly opportunity cost of attending college full-time is that $30,400 that you won't be earning.

A significant advantage of going to college is that college graduates show higher rates of employment. In 2009, 9.7% of high school graduates were unemployed, compared to 6.8% of people with an Associate's degree and 5.2% of people with a Bachelor's degree.
People with a college degree also find it easier to move between jobs, and earning a college degree is also correlated with several positive non-monetary outcomes. These associations include better health, decreased mortality rates, enhanced social status, and enhanced open-mindedness and capability for rational thought.

[Gabriel]

agree!