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Do You Need A College Degree?
A college student recently asked Entrepreneur if a college degree is necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. What do you think?
A number of people might argue that a college education isn’t necessary, but I think it is important to get a college degree before becoming an entrepreneur. The education you receive may or may not help you with the specifics of your business, but whether it does or not, it can help you to think, communicate, learn and listen. All are important aspects to being an entrepreneur.
A college degree is also useful for establishing yourself and your credentials in the eyes of outsiders. If you ever want to get investment money or a loan, a number of financial institutions think of an undergraduate degree as a sort of filter, like a union card. If you don’t have one, you might need to prove yourself in other ways. I know several entrepreneurs who dropped out of college and now wish they hadn’t.
However, if you are in a position of extreme hardship — one in which you can’t continue with your education for reasons beyond your control — then let it be, and do what you can. But if you can finish your college education at a later time, I suggest that you do.
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Cindy Hawkins on April 20th, 2011 12:52 pm
I returned to school after 9/11; I was 56. I attended Columbia University’s School of General Studies. Though I had to leave because of family health issues, I can tell you that time spent pursuing education is a positive thing – I would not have missed those years for anything! To succeed in business, as in life I believe one needs to be able to read with comprehension, communicate ideas in an articulate way, and write well and clearly. I have been a writer for many years and, those abilities did not come from the time spent in college while in my 50′s. However I certainly think the combination of life experience and academics, when used to fullest advantage can only help a person fulfill his or her personal agenda.
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