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Do Beauty Schools and Other Colleges Get Enough High School Respect?
Published: January 07, 2008
by Rosanne Ullman
I always thought high school teachers and counselors lived to inspire kids to attend universities, trade schools, cosmetology colleges and other institutions of higher learning. But recently I had occasion to speak to some high school girls, who told me about a teacher who actually discouraged them from attending post-high-school programs like beauty school—because of the money! I’m horrified and would like to know whether any of you have had that same experience.Attending Beauty School after High School

This teacher led the students through a “do the math” exercise to see how long it will take to make up money spent on college. Beauty school, of course, costs much less than four-year universities. But in all cases, I think doing the math proves education’s value! With no degree or certification past high school, when you’re 50 you could easily find yourself making pretty much what you were making at age 20 except for cost-of-living raises and “loyalty” perks if you stay at one company. Only professional stature such as a cosmetology license is likely to give you the potential to make real, grown-up money.

Besides, that’s not even the point. People should pursue the work they love. Beauty school, or any college, is an investment in yourself, and it makes me mad that a high school teacher would shut down her students’ urge to learn! Does this go on much? Was it because these were girls from a city high school? I’d love to know.
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