Latina Lista: Some Latino Families Struggle with the Value of a College Degree versus Learning a Trade

Posted on: September 6th, 2006
Filed Under: [ Education ] [ Hispanic News ] [ Commentary ]
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Knowledge is Power!

“Could a four-year degree be overrated?

That is a pregunta (question) that has been the center of many disagreements in some Latino households where the sweat of the brow is valued over pushing a pencil, or tapping a keyboard.

Claro, the argument has always been that if you wanted to earn more money, live a better life and achieve the “full” American Dream, you went to school.”

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