Isn’t going to college and taking out loans kind of like gambling at the casino?

9 Comments

1. Andre Pereira says:

   March 27, 2011 at 3:13 pm

   no i dont think so because you always end up winning (unless you drop out)
2. YesWeCan! says:

   March 27, 2011 at 3:16 pm

   education doesn’t equal casino. or compare.
3. generous says:

   March 27, 2011 at 3:57 pm

   I never saw it that way but since you mentioned it, it does seem that way. Good thing I never took out a loan when I was going to college.
4. parqueuzi says:

   March 27, 2011 at 4:41 pm

   Well no, because you’re paying for a service that you do in fact receive. In addition, your ability to make something out of your college education involves plenty of factors other than random chance.
5. debbie says:

   March 27, 2011 at 5:06 pm

   I went to college and took out several thousand in loans. If i wouldn’t have done it i would not be where i am today. An education is a valuable asset. If you want to go far in life the best thing you can do is get a good education, not only will it benefit you later, but you will be happy you did it. Its one of the few things no-one can take away from you. Ever…
6. marilyn says:

   March 27, 2011 at 5:40 pm

   No, gambling is when you go to a casino and mindlessly blow your savings for no logical reason. Student loans go towards something useful, not just handing out money for the sake of handing out money in the hopes that the student will pay you back. They are not the same thing.
7. dre- the American says:

   March 27, 2011 at 5:47 pm

   Not if you get your degree and a job making six figures..
8. Timothy S says:

   March 27, 2011 at 6:25 pm

   Yes and no, if you take them out in excess, yes. If used properly, and in moderation, they are an investment, and if you actually work at it and graduate, a safe, worthwhile one. Although ideally, graduating without having to resort to loans would be the best option….
9. Melman says:

   March 27, 2011 at 7:14 pm

   Why I worked my ass off to put myself through college. And I’m glad I almost killed myself working crazy hours because at the end of it I didn’t need a loan or owe money back.