Justin Bieber Says No to College

Say it isn't so. Justin Bieber was asked about plans to attend college and the 17-year-old star gave an answer that sounded a lot like "no way." This shouldn't come as a huge surprise to fans since girlfriend Selena Gomez and friends like Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift are college age and not in school. Still, it would be nice to see one of these youngsters giving college a try.

Hollywood Life reports, "Justin Bieber was asked if a college education is in his future during Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 8, and he told reporters: 'To be honest, not in my plans as of now.'"

Though there's absolutely nothing wrong with not attending college, it would have been a better message if he had explained that he thought college was a good choice, just not one that was right for him at the moment. So many kids look up to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, and they need role models who attend college and value their education. The Biebs also went on to say that he didn't enjoy high school because of all the drama.

Who knows, perhaps one of these stars will end up being like Natalie Portman or James Franco who both went on to college.

What do you think about this crop of teen stars like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato not going to college?

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Kathy D. Sep 10, 2011, 10:39pm UTC

I'm sure he thinks that he doesn't need it. Maybe he doesn't right now and is listening to advice to strike while the proverbial iron is hot.

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Kathy D. Sep 10, 2011, 10:39pm UTC

That said, perhaps he'll decide to attend later.

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Kathleen Ewing Sep 11, 2011, 3:01am UTC

That's their call. I liked school, but as of now, my degree hasn't netted me a job.

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jeanne clarke Sep 11, 2011, 8:42am UTC

it's not so much for a job, but rather an education with someone like him, or Selena - those who have money have the luxury of going simply to be better educated. To be more well rounded. Has he even graduated high school? I guess college is out, because it's not "Bieber" centered.

Chris Wiegard Sep 11, 2011, 12:37pm UTC

yes, you get it Jeanne. Money is not the only issue in a human life. Education serves other purposes.

jeanne clarke Sep 11, 2011, 3:13pm UTC

I realize there are many singers and celebrities who have not gone on to college - unlike Jody Foster, Brook Shields, Natalie Portman - yet those who haven't and are still around had the potential for a long running career from the get go. Mariah Carey never went - but - she stuck it out through high school even though she hated it because she knew she would never get that G.E.D. "someday" but she could get that diploma as long as she kept at it and didn't drop out. She is rightfully proud of the fact that she graduated high school. Not everyone is college material, and Mariah wasn't the student type. Yet she had a gift, and the fortitude to keep going. Where will Justin be without Usher and others - his tween fans and their moms - in ten years?

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N. L. D. Sep 11, 2011, 9:22am UTC

"Though there's absolutely nothing wrong with not attending college, it would have been a better message if he had explained that he thought college was a good choice, just not one that was right for him at the moment."

I really don't think he has to explain anything. It really isn't anybody's business if he goes to college or not. It is more important that he enjoys the life God gave him and follows the rules for living (The Ten Commandments). College has nothing with his situation right now, or for the near future.

Chris Wiegard Sep 11, 2011, 12:39pm UTC

Disagree.

Lots of religion in that second paragraph. Education is a good thing, and is not something that is just about money. Bieber is a popular singer now. Does he expect to be 17 years old forever? If so he is going to be disappointed.

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Angela M. Sep 11, 2011, 10:57am UTC

It is hard to believe that he is of age looking at his photo. Maybe it comes with age but the young adults just keep looking younger and younger to me.
If I knew then what I know now....
I do hope he decides to go later after a little time off from school. Time will tell.

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Chris Wiegard Sep 11, 2011, 12:36pm UTC

it's easy to pretend that you will attend college when you are 30, but when you are 30 you will probably be married and the college is not going to happen.

I think that Bieber is showing his immaturity here, along with his insistence that he plans to be married with kids when he is 25. Hey Bieber, you have a talent and you have some money. Do you plan for that to dictate the terms of your life, or do you want to fit your talent into your life.

So many child stars end up a mess. I wonder if Bieber will be the next Michael Jackson, dead in a fancy house. Or like other child stars, burned out and unhappy, running through their money.

jeanne clarke Sep 11, 2011, 3:11pm UTC

unless, of course, through the magic of "Bieberism" he manages to look 17 forever.....lol....

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