{"id":2078090,"date":"2023-10-24T17:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-male-high-school-graduates-opting-out-of-higher-learning\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T17:09:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T21:09:59","slug":"more-male-high-school-graduates-opting-out-of-higher-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-male-high-school-graduates-opting-out-of-higher-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"More male high school grads skipping college."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmore-male-high-school-graduates-opting-out-of-higher-learning%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078090&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Many Male High School \u2064Graduates Opting Out\u2062 of College<\/h2>\n<p>Increasing numbers of young men are questioning the value of higher\u2064 education due to rising\u2064 costs\u2063 and a politically\u200b correct\u200c campus culture. \u200dAsa Sedam, a 20-year-old \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/5-reasons-making-taxpayers-pay-off-student-loans-is-a-rotten-idea\/\" title=\"5 Reasons Making Taxpayers Pay Off Student Loans Is A Rotten Idea\">high school graduate<\/a> from\u2063 Arizona, made \u200bthe decision to bypass college and enter\u200d the workforce immediately after graduation. He believed that he\u2064 could achieve \u2063his goals faster and more efficiently without a four-year degree.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Sedam\u2063 stated, \u200c&#8221;I wanted to \u200dlearn\u2063 from people who are \u200cactively doing what I\u2064 want to do, and I could do that all \u2062online through private \u200ccourses and at a fraction \u2063of the cost.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/how-to-reduce-the-dropout-rate-in-college-5475404?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>How to\u2064 Reduce\u200c the\u2062 Dropout Rate in College<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 8\/22\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/opinion\/declining-college-enrollment-should-be-a-wake-up-call-to-reformers-4782444?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Declining\u2064 College \u200cEnrollment Should Be a Wake-Up Call to Reformers<\/strong><\/a>  -\u200d 10\/7\/2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Mr. Sedam \u200bbelieved that college would be a waste of his time and resources, hindering his progress towards\u2062 his ultimate goals. The exodus of men from American colleges has become a reality, with close to three women for every two \u2062men in college\u200c in the \u2062United States. Liberal-arts colleges \u200dand community \u2062colleges\u2064 are predominantly female, and men are dropping \u200cout at a\u200c higher rate \u200dthan women.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, earning a college diploma was seen \u2063as the \u200bpath to achieving the American dream. However, the perception of\u2063 higher education has shifted in \u2063recent years, especially for men entering fields dominated by a\u2064 fringe \u2064feminist element.\u2063 The feminization of the\u200b American \u2064university has led to a co-dependent relationship between female\u200d students and \u200cadministrators, fostering \u200dvictim identity and\u2064 self-pity.<\/p>\n<p>During a discussion\u2064 on Real Time, host\u2064 Bill \u200bMaher warned parents against sending their kids to college, \u2063comparing\u2062 it to \u200ba day \u200bspa \u2064combined \u200cwith a North Korean re-education camp. He stated, &#8220;If ignorance \u2062is a disease, Harvard Yard is the Wuhan wet market.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Not only men but also overall \u200ccollege enrollment has declined in\u200b recent years.\u200d Many Americans no longer \u2063believe that a four-year\u2062 college degree is worth it, \u200bciting debt and the lack of \u200dtangible job skills. Students today have a more pragmatic approach, weighing the\u2064 cost and benefits\u2063 of a \u200ccollege degree.<\/p>\n<p>Skipping\u200d college may actually be a \u2063positive choice, \u200das it saves students from\u200b unnecessary debt. In a \u2064global economy where merit is increasingly valued over\u2063 credentials, the relevance of college education is being questioned. As for \u2064Mr. Sedam, he has \u200bachieved success\u2062 in real estate and continues to expand \u2063his\u200c skill set through online classes, enjoying a debt-free future.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to boost male attendance at colleges,\u200b such as \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/motor-racing-fia-approves-three-more-sprint-sessions-in-formula-one-from-2023\/\" title=\"Motor racing-FIA approves three more sprint sessions in Formula One from 2023\">awarding additional points<\/a> on applications, \u200bmay not be enough. Mr. \u2062Sedam\u200d believes that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-how-congress-can-end-the-fbis-reign-of-terror\/\" title=\"Congress can stop the FBI's reign of terror.\">complete structural overhaul<\/a> is necessary to attract young \u200bmen back to campus, including the ability \u2064to skip prerequisites and avoid political issues.<\/p>\n<p>However, Mr. Sedam doesn&#8217;t see this happening anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u2064 some of the factors contributing to \u200bthe decline in male enrollment in college compared to women?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O\u2062 1.5\u2062 million fewer men enrolled \u2062in college than women in 2020, according to \u200da\u200b report by the National Student\u200d Clearinghouse. This trend is\u2064 expected to continue in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>There are\u2062 several factors \u2062contributing\u200c to this shift. Firstly, the rising\u2063 costs of higher education have become a major concern for many families. With tuition fees skyrocketing and \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-male-high-school-graduates-opting-out-of-higher-learning\/\" title=\"More male high school grads skipping college.\">student loan debt reaching unprecedented levels<\/a>, young men are questioning the return on investment of a college\u2062 degree. They weigh the potential earnings against the hefty cost of education and wonder if it is truly worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the politically correct\u200b campus culture prevalent in many universities has pushed away some male students. They feel\u200c that the environment is hostile towards their\u200d opinions and perspectives, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-seek-to-force-big-tech-to-police-content-more-tightly-in-section-230-reform-bill\/\" title=\"Democrats Seek to Force Big Tech to Police Content More Tightly in Section 230 Reform Bill\">stifling free speech<\/a> and \u2064intellectual diversity. This has led\u2062 to a \u200cgrowing disillusionment with\u2063 the college experience and a desire to seek\u200d alternative paths.<\/p>\n<p>For some young men,\u2062 like Mr. Sedam, the decision to bypass college and enter the workforce directly stems from a belief that\u2064 they can \u200cachieve their goals faster and more efficiently without a four-year degree. The availability\u2063 of online courses and resources has made it easier than ever to acquire the \u2062knowledge and skills necessary for \u2064various professions. They prefer to learn \u2062from practitioners\u200d in their field of interest rather \u2062than spending years in a \u2062classroom.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to recognize the\u200c potential consequences of this trend. A college education \u200dcan provide valuable skills, critical thinking abilities, and\u2063 a broad perspective on the\u2063 world. By opting out of college, young men\u2064 may miss\u2064 out on these benefits and potentially limit their career\u200b opportunities in the long run. Moreover, the gender disparity in higher \u2064education could have \u2064broader societal implications, such \u200das a decrease in male representation in certain professions \u2064or a widening\u200d wage gap.<\/p>\n<p>In order to address this issue, it is crucial to\u200b find a balance between the affordability \u200cand \u2064value of \u200chigher education. The government and educational institutions should explore ways to reduce the cost burden on students and provide more financial aid options. At the same time, universities should strive to create \u200dinclusive and welcoming environments that value diverse opinions and foster intellectual growth.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to promote alternative pathways to success. Vocational programs, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship opportunities should be more \u2062widely promoted and supported. Young men should be made aware of the \u200bvarious \u2062career options available to them outside the traditional college route.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the increasing number \u200dof male high school graduates opting out of college is a trend that raises important questions about the value and accessibility of higher education. While rising costs and campus culture play a significant role in this shift, it is crucial to consider the potential impact on individuals and society as a\u200c whole. Efforts should be made to make higher education more affordable and inclusive, while also promoting alternative pathways to success for young men.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many male high school graduates are opting out of college due to high costs and a politically correct campus culture. This trend has led more young men to question the value of higher education. 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