This news clip aired just seven months ago in the DC area and, although it’s noted that the economy is “getting better”, it makes me wonder if we have really seen much of a change since January. I know some local economies are in a better place than others (check out the June 2010 local unemployment stats) but I can’t help feeling as if this recent graduate’s story is different than those who have graduated since. As 54% of Americans under the age of 25 remain jobless it’s hard not to look back on our education and ask, was the tuition (or debt) really worth the risk?
It’s stories like these that do make me question the theory of college, but there is no doubt in my mind that the value of higher education is still necessary. It just may take a little longer to reap the benefits.
