The value of a college education is immense. Before I made the decision to return to college, I made a list of pros and cons on this subject and I focused on two main areas: the social and economic benefits. I wanted to finish college for a sense of accomplishment and a confidence booster. But considering the financial commitment, college had to mean more to me than a "feather in my cap."
Both the social and economic benefits are very important. I started with the economic reasons. First, there was the increased salary to consider. …