Where Have All the Guys Gone - 885 Words

The men in college seem to just disappear as the years go by. According to Patricia M. Anderson, a member of the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College, notes that â€Å"Since the early 1970’s, the fraction of college students who are male has dropped from about 56 percent to under 44 percent† (2).The male student enrollment has been slowly decreasing for the past forty years. Today’s young generation has different views and opinions on what is important in their life. Some reasons for men not to enroll into a college or university come from personal reasoning or obligations. There are also opportunities that take them on a different path other than college. Finally, the school requirements have increased over the years making it much†¦show more content†¦Since the war in Iraq started, the number of soldiers needed has greatly increased. According to Jim Michaels, USA TODAY, noted that â€Å"In 2008, the percentage of young people who said they wo uld probably join the military increased from 9% to 11% in the first half of this year, according to a Pentagon-sponsored survey. The poll questioned 3,304 young people ages 16 to 21† (Michaels 1). The opportunity of getting or having a job can affect some men’s college decisions. When a man has to support himself or others in today’s ever changing economy, it can change their views on how important enrolling into college or university really is. A number of men are choosing to go to a trade school to learn a trade such as carpentry, plumbing, or air conditioning. This is a quicker way to learn a skill and often cheaper than going to college for four years. Specialized trade schools can be a quick way to become established in the work force and may even pay better than a college graduate. Getting accepted into a college or university can be a hard goal to accomplish. 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