Why UMKC

There use to be a time when not having a college education wasn't a big deal. People were still able to get jobs paying decent money and live a good life. However the times have changed. Adrienne is in the server industry with me here in Kansas City. She is 40 years old and has a degree in Biology from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Yet she still is working as server making roughly $20,000 a year. Therefore why am I in the same program she went through, spending my money?

It has become increasingly difficult to find a good paying job even with a specific degree. Then the question arise why pay to for college then? Well for me it comes down to making $50,000 a year with a bachelors degree or going for eight years and making $150,000+ a year. Its a no brainer to at least get a Bachelors degree in today's world. Especially with all the grants you can receive, making college much more affordable. Although it is just a piece of paper saying I studied here, it represents, dedication, work ethic and responsibility. 

Choosing UMKC was the best option for myself. First we have one of the top dental programs and that was the biggest factor for me as Pre-Dental Student. Next I was able to get instate tuition at a good college that has great programs. Finally why not go to college. I'm not the person who can sit at home doing nothing, I also do not want to be the person who works +40 hours a week to bring home enough money to survive. I ultimately want to live life and the only way to do that nowadays is with money. 

In the end I chose to get educated and pay the money because I want to make the money. 

-Skyler Allen