There is no real way to define happiness and so you can’t really have a checklist of all the things you need in order to be happy. Happiness could mean anything really. It can be found in the tiniest of things. In the promise of a brighter future, in a job promotion, in the happiness you get from being loved and appreciated. There are many aspects to happiness and college can very well be one of them.

1. Can a college degree make you happy?
There is no real way to define happiness and so you can’t really have a checklist of all the things you
need in order to be happy. Happiness could mean anything really. It can be found in the tiniest of things.
In the promise of a brighter future, in a job promotion, in the happiness you get from being loved and
appreciated. There are many aspects to happiness and college can very well be one of them.
Some people say that their time in college was the most memorable time ever. It was a time when they
were the most carefree and satisfied in knowing that they were doing something that would ultimately give
them joy. They were truly content because they got everything they could possibly ask for from college.
They made friends, they got part-time jobs and learnt the value of money, they learnt how to be
independent and save money for times when they might really need it, and they learnt from their peers
and grew as responsible human beings. They ‘bloomed’, so to speak. Interestingly, a great number of
people still think, ‘why bother?Why bother when I can find happiness elsewhere?’
While there is no disproving that opinion, there is the more pertinent question:Do you, in all honesty,
believe you won’t find happiness at college? Could it in any way back fire against you? I’ll admit college
isn’t cheap. But then you have to think of it in another way; think of college as an investment in your
future. Because, let’s face it, that’s what it really is. You might not see the returns immediately; but you will
eventually. Things start to shape up after a while and you will eventually see the impact the years spent at
college will have on your life.
The knowledge that college education cannot backfire against you is calming, to say the least. While
some say money can’t buy you happiness, one could argue saying it does to some extent. A college
degree helps you earn a lot more than you would if you only had a high school education. And you can
always be sure to take away much more from college... And I’m not just talking about your degree and the
expertise. I’m talking about greater lessons. You emerge as adults. You are conscientious. You are
educated. You are disciplined. You are wise. You know better. You do better. Knowledge is, after all, the
key to success. And though clichéd, it holds true in some of the most trying situations.
Your life changes, expands and grows because of education. Do you ever feel constricted? Like there’s
so much more you want to do with your life but you don’t know what? Haven’t you ever heard of adults
who go back to college just because they want better things from their lives or because they’re just not
satisfied with how much (or little!) they know?
If you want to a list of things that can make you happy, I can’t give you that. But here’s a thought, many
studies on students revealed that they’d wished they could have chosen a different degree while getting
into college. Some held the opinion that had they chosen a degree that was more in demand, they
probably would’ve been happier a lot sooner. So while a college degree might not necessarily define
happiness, but the right college degree could very well be an important factor in helping you get there.
It would be in your best interest to apply to colleges that offer degrees in fields that are in demand and
much sought after. CollegeAmerica is one such college.
CollegeAmerica has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
(ACCSC). It offers on-campus and online degree programs in business, healthcare, information
technology and graphic arts. CollegeAmerica student reviews have current students and alumni speak
highly of the programs and course structure, the competent faculty and student services offered at the
college. One CollegeAmerica student review said that the instructors tried to work along your schedule
because they were genuinely concerned with the well-being of the students and wanted them to have
better jobs.
A college degree is not only conducive in getting higher paying jobs and providing stability, it also does a
lot for your self-esteem, boosts your morale and gives you a sense of accomplishment. What more could
you want in order to be happy, really?
Summary:
There is no real way to define happiness and so you can’t really have a checklist of all the things you
need in order to be happy. Happiness could mean anything really. It can be found in the tiniest of things.
In the promise of a brighter future, in a job promotion, in the happiness you get from being loved and
appreciated. There are many aspects to happiness and college can very well be one of them.
Author Bio:
“Author Name” is an avid reader and an Educational Consultant having rich experience of more than 10
years. His areas of expertise include Educational Planning, Career Planning & student counseling. In his
spare time, he loves to participate in online literature forums and promote reading for youth.