Why College?

Why Go To College

Options! There are many options for students after high school. College can include apprenticeships, on-the-job training programs, community college certificates, two-year degrees, four-year degrees, and more.

New experiences, people & places! Whether you go to a community college close to home, a state school a few hours away, or a private school in another state, you will have the opportunity to meet people and make friends from different places. In college, students have the chance to take classes in subjects that interest them and even study abroad in another country if they want.

Money. Education pays! College graduates earn 60 percent more than a high school graduate, and those with advanced degrees earn two to three times as much as high school graduates. The jobs that require a college degree are more likely to have benefits and retirement plans, as well.

Myth Buster

MYTH:

College will be way too hard. It’s just not for me.

REALITY:

In some ways, college may be harder than high school. But in other ways, college may actually easier. You may not get the grades you expected and/ or got in high school; however, college offers you the opportunity to explore your academic and vocational interests. You are able to purse and find areas that you didn’t know you were interest in. It is exciting to find your passion, make new friends and become part of a new community. College may just be where you begin to come “you”!________________________________________

Sources: GEAR UP and ReadySetGrad

Independence. In college, students have control over the classes they want to take and how they spend their time. You might live at home, move into a college residence hall or dorm, or an apartment or house with friends.

Discover passions. Students can get involved on campus with student clubs, athletics, and community service. There are also hundreds or even thousands of courses to choose from at college.

Job security & satisfaction. Individuals with college degrees are more likely to have and keep their jobs, with lower unemployment rates than those with only a high school degree. In addition, having a college degree gives individuals more jobs to choose from and the opportunity to choose a career that is interesting and meaningful.

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