10 Important Resources for Getting the Most Out of Your College Studies
After graduating from high school, enrolling in college is often the logical next step in one's life. But with the nearly daily stream of news reports about employers having trouble filling positions, you might be thinking if it's worthwhile to incur the costs of attending college. After all, there are many companies that would love to have you start as soon as possible; why should you waste money on more education?
It is not uncommon for people aged eighteen or older to have no idea of what career they would like to pursue. In fact, the longer someone has been working in the workforce, the less likely it is that their job falls within their college major area of study. Yet somehow we expect teenagers to know exactly what they want from a career before even entering into adulthood.
Those about to graduate from high school are typically advised to pursue their passions and find a meaningful purpose in life. However, as few young adults have enough experience under their belt to know what truly excites them, most pick majors based on what is popular or fits within the confines of traditional career paths.
Present lifestyles dictate a lot of potential and career paths that are related. It is not about your major, it is about you. Your major should not dictate your mission in life, but rather, allow external experiences to help shape it.
It's a legitimate issue, and for some people in this situation, attending college may not be the best course of action. But that doesn't imply you should dismiss higher education out of hand. There are still a number of compelling justifications for attending college that extend beyond short-term career trends. We've gathered important information for you.
This is a great guide for decision making, easy to follow along and with the most desired information.
These will come in handy as you plan and as you settle in college.
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College 101: A Girl's Guide to Freshman Year (Rev. ed.) 2nd Edition
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