The added benefits of a degree

Many individuals tend to say that a college degree is useless and most of the information can be self-taught through google and or YouTube, but there are benefits that are constantly overlooked which need to be brought to light. The idea that higher education is simply a means to get a higher paying job, while true, does nothing to motivate students to attend. The real benefits is the increase in self-reliance, responsibility, and the ability to try new things. This obviously comes down to how motivated a student is to begin with, but preaching these benefits rather than the basic excuse is not doing anything other than hurting the potential of students all across the country.