Society generates pressure on going to collage on young students from early on. It could appear to somebody that it is the only way how to be successful. Young kids in High Schools feel bad just about thinking of not going to collage. This pressure kills creativity and generates stress. Of course education is very important don't get me wrong, but is this education worth it ?
Some say you will get "good" education that leads to better chance to get job, make more money and "get the life you always wanted FOREVER ". Which could be true for somebody.
But most often you can see something else, something that is almost FOREVER. DEBT, debt made in just 4 years you will probably hardly ever payoff. Debt that is going to hold you in your "great" 8-5 job for few decades. Is that what you want ? Maybe, maybe you say it is not just about money, but in capitalist society it is not just money it is the Mighty Dollar ! It is the Mighty Dollar defining what you do, where ,with who or for how long .
Anyways I believe there are many angles how to look at this problem. Only thing I know is that there is hard way back once you make yourself part of "slave society".
One of my main goals is Life Independence. Independence on money, government and society. I believe if you are relianing on any of these your life is so much harder. 
I would appreciate if you would share your opinions with me.
It's true that it's kind of crappy to start your career-life off with a debt. However, many (well paying) jobs do require that you have a certain college education, before you're even considered for the job.
I would suggest building up as little debt as possible, but getting a good education nonetheless. After that, pay off the debt asap and enjoy your education (which makes it easier to get good jobs) for the rest of your life.
Here in the Netherlands, we also build up a student debt, but you can decide for yourself how much you need (maybe parents chip in). After that, you pay it back over a course of... 10 or 30 years (I really can't remember), but you're also able to pay off sooner, if you want. I payed it all off last year, so at the age of 28, I'm student debt-free.
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I see your point... but dont you think it is possible to obtain good education even without going to collage ?
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I do think so, with all the means we have at our disposal in this modern time. That, however, makes little difference when a possible future employer won't even invite you over for an interview, because your resume does not list a fitting college education.
It feels quite unfair, because you, yourself know very well what skills and knowledge you possess. But just having that piece of paper makes it so much easier to get the interviews you want, in which you can then show them why they need you.
It all depends on what kind of job you want, ofcourse. But most jobs require a fitting education and proof of said education.
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I hope once people will be accepted/evaluated based on real skills and knowledge. What does piece of paper change some collages are basically pay 80k for piece of paper.
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That would be nice. I can understand it though, because that piece of paper is the only guarantee they have that you possess the skills and smarts they need.
It's easy enough to lie on your resume and sadly, there's enough people doing so. This means it's a big risk for employers if they go by skills and knowledge alone. It would need time to find out if the new employee really possesses them, and as the saying goes, time is money.
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