Is College Pointless?

So just last week during English we were discussing about how being a first generation student can be difficult because your parents expect so much of you and, it feels like you have an enormous weight on your shoulders. We also talked about how there are some people who really don’t think you have to go to college and feel that it is unimportant and a waste of time. I have been put into both of these situations. My parents always tell me that out of the four other siblings I have, I am the one who is going to be the one in college. I am also the only one who can prove others wrong. When they say that I feel so stressed out with their expectations they have of me. Sure, I can use it as motivation but, it’s the thought of letting them down that scares me the most. I have also had other family members especially my cousin tell me how it is not important. She asks me how college is and I usually respond “Good just a bit stressful is all.” But she is quick to tell me the many reasons why she didn’t go and how it is a waste of time and money and, it just irks me. Like sure, I could have went for the money but, I mean I don’t want to be working for the rest of my life in something that I don’t like. So yes, I will take along the stress that comes with college but, it’s because it’s one of the many steps I will need to take for my future.