Many incoming freshmen are shocked to find out how expensive college textbooks can be, especially if you’re taking a full course load. Textbooks have officially reached the stratosphere at $400 (new) and $300 (used) for a chemistry course book.
NeXters, you’re strong, good-looking, and above average. As recognized persons of genius and talent, what are the odds that you, too, will become a billionaire? Not as good as you think.
The fundamental decisions most young persons will make are the same ones faced by their parents and their parents’ parents. In a world less forgiving of mistakes, the ability to make smart decisions is a particularly vital skill to master. Getting it wrong can cost a bundle.
The 21st century is a maelstrom of change. As a result, the future is becoming less stable and more unpredictable. Gen NeXters must prepare themselves for increased turbulence if they want to succeed.
Where you attend college is probably the first significant controllable decision you’ll make as a young adult. To find a college that best suits you and your unique needs, it’s important that you consider a number of factors.
Many young persons who hit the college trail should not. College—like the military—isn’t for everybody. But some form of postsecondary education (beyond high school) is increasingly vital to your personal economic security.
Eighty-five percent of parents see one path to success for their kids—go to college to earn a bachelor’s degree. Yet, while 70% of high-school graduates will follow that path, only about 30% will earn a degree ten years later.
Graduating from a highly selective school may not matter as much as you think when it comes to feelings of well-being in life. Much more important is what you do in school and how you experience it, no matter what type of school you attend.
Contrary to what many believe, that you go to college is far more important than where you go. What matters most to employers are the skills you have learned and how they can be used to solve problems. Increasingly employers are saying, “Got skills? Prove it!”
