Education of younger generations is one of the best ways to keep a country’s economy stable. All of the United States’ citizens are granted the right to an education, whereas other countries’ citizens may not be as fortunate. Many students complain about school, homework, state tests, and tests that aren’t directly related to their education, such as the ACT and SAT. 

I went around UD’s campus asking people what their thoughts were on education and how they felt it related to the economy and job placement. One girl I spoke with said, “My father always wanted me to go to college because he knew that full-time jobs were going to begin requiring further education after high school”. Nowadays, employers tend to want college graduates who have experience, relevant and measurable skills, and who can impress an interviewer. Employers want to see workers who are highly-skilled, well-educated, and well-rounded. Another student I talked to was actually a graduate who was visiting campus. He was happy to answer my questions though. He is currently working for Apple. The process of actually getting hired was a longer process, and more difficult than he had expected. He was trying to help me understand the requirements needed for full-time jobs. He was studying Computer Engineering and minored in Economics. Currently, he is a software engineer. He loves his job, but knows he wouldn’t have been hired without a college education. Another student I talked to said, “We need an advanced education for jobs. If we didn’t have higher education, everyone would be working at a high school education level”. He continued to say that, if most high school graduates did not go through college, it would not be efficient for our economy because people wouldn’t be completely prepared for specific jobs. 

In conclusion, college students I spoke with on UD’s campus all agree that a college education is important to achieve higher paying jobs. The economy is depending on future generations to remain stable. As a member of the middle class, I don’t necessarily agree with the idea that you can only be successful if you have a college education. I know many people who went to trade school after high school, and who have a very good income. Most students are expected to go to college, get a 9 to 5 job, invest in a 401K, and retire around 60 years old. Education and the economy are complimentary, but a college education does not determine whether or not a person is “successful”.