Having a college education is very beneficial for a person's future. The degree itself is not the most beneficial aspect of a person's future success, nor will the type or rank of school attended be the most beneficial. The education received over the years in college will be the most beneficial reward in a student's life. The education that a person receives from a college experience is not only the theoretical education or education provided by professors, but also the real-life experiences. The benefits of real-world experience are what will really matter in the future. Some specific benefits of a college education are the life experiences, commitment to someone/something other than yourself, skills learned such as time management and organization, and autonomy enjoyed by a person. College is also the perfect time to find yourself in the chaos of balancing life and maintaining passing grades. “Another of the many benefits of a college education is meeting people from far away places and diverse backgrounds. » (McGuire) In high school, students are not exposed to a wide range of people from different backgrounds. In college, students get to know everything new in life and along with it, other students from different walks of life. Go to college and have the