Why did I go to School?

Why did I go to school? This is a question I have asked myself a million times when I get frustrated and fed up with school. I start with the reason I go to school is to get a degree but why do I need a degree? Is it because it is expected of me from society or is it because I felt it was my only option after high school? I did not go to college because I felt like it was expected of me because my Dad told me that if I wanted to start my own business he would help me. I decided against that idea because I wanted the college experience and I wanted to say I had a degree. I am very happy I made that decision now because now I can graduate with a degree and have an upper hand on other potential employees of companies. The degree I receive and spent so much money on is for a career that I enjoy. To be happy with my career so that everyday is not miserable. I also got a degree so that I could get a job that makes enough money starting off to support me and Robert(my boyfriend) and after awhile enough money to save up for a weeding and a family. Money does not give you happiness but is sure does help to support a family. I went to school to make my family proud and be the first person in my family to graduate from a four year college. I also went to school because I want to be a good example to my sisters. College was the next step for me after high school and although it seemed natural I am happy for the decision I made because it will allow me many more opportunities to provide for my family and have a career that I love. and this is why I went to college.