Giving Up College For Poker?

A new debate has cropped up across college campuses across the nation - especially with the booming popularity of poker amongst young people.

Should college students quit school entirely to play poker full time?

The arguments for and against are both very compelling.

College is just another school to some and to others it is their next step for their future.

Opponents have very clear arguments against quitting college to play poker full time. One of their most interesting arguments is the fact that most people who quit school do not make an adequate income to support themselves. Beginning players often fail to grasp the intricacies of playing full time poker. Not to mention that it takes dedication and patience to make any real money in the gambling world.

A second argument is that poker is a highly addictive sport. It can lead to long periods of non-socialization, lying to supporting family about where they are spending their money, and massive credit card debts. Being is such debt not only harms the individual but also hurts the people who support that person. Read any poker forum on the internet and you will see what I’m talking about. Kids going busto on daddy’s credit cards or not being able to pay their backers when they go on massive downswings.

The last main argument is that dropping out of college now will not led to that obtaining that degree. It can be difficult to go back to college when older, especially when surrounded by everyone who is younger. Furthermore, it means making sacrifices when lifestyles change and now there is a family to support.

Proponents of dropping out of college make the argument that they are financially supporting themselves and no longer depend on their family for support. Easing the burden of paying for costs of college. Also many of them are single and do not need the extra income to support a family.

For proponents, poker is not some addiction but rather a very fun job that many of them find interesting. It is something that they enjoy doing. Work becomes less like a job. Also, they can work this job any time of the day or night, allowing them to set their own schedules.

They also state that they are highly social and not hunched over introverts who live on the computer. They strive to achieve a balance between the computer and their social life. That they interact out on a regular basis and keep friendships among their college friends.

Both sides make a case for themselves but it is up to the individual to make the ultimate decision. Dropping out is not a light decision, it affects not only yourself and your future goals but those who have provide the support necessary to go to school. Remember, playing poker requires skill, a basis knowledge, and an ability to learn. All necessary ingredients required for college as well.