"To College Or Not To College" is a great read for parents, teachers, and students. The first half of the book (To College) gives insight and information on what to do before, during, and after college. From how to save money, to work colleges, to things to avoid and ways to save money.
"To College Or Not To College" is a great read for parents, teachers, and students. The first half of the book (To College) gives insight and information on what to do before, during, and after college. From how to save money, to work colleges, to things to avoid and ways to save money. The first half of the book gives the students and parents information needed before sending their child off to college. The second half (Not To College) gives numerous successful options to those who do not choose college. Trade schools, vocational schools, continuing education, entrepreneurship, and so much more known and known opportunities are mentioned in this section. This book is great for anyone not sure about what to do after high school and even those who think they know.
Looks like a good book for those contemplating college. High school advisors don't seem to be very good at advising students, especially those who have had no of their family going to college before.
Having gone to four universities during my student days observing others, and then, teaching in four universities prior to spending the last 30 years of my career in administration, I have observed many students who shouldn't have gone to college, but did. When you offer them the other options, I hope they pay attention, because their lives will be much better if they make the right choices.
One of the biggest mistakes those entering college make, is overindulging, like using college grant money to buy a new car to go to college, buying all kinds of entertainment equipment rather than focusing on something for studies, and moving into expensive apartments with friends, rather than just looking for lodging where they will be free from too much partying and focus on study.
I have two grand nieces who recently graduated from their local state university without debt. Their sister just entered the same school last fall and will most likely have the same result. Their parents are not rich. They made their way through scholarships, grants and work while in school. Something everyone going to college should pursue. Taking loans is a dangerous and long-term obligation that has ruined the lives of many, even those who graduated from college to low-paying, unfulfilling jobs.
In his many novels, poetry, histories, editorials, plays, and letters, W. E. B. Du Bois poured so much of his blindingly incandescent soul into his writings that no single volume could ever contain all of his words or works. In fact, had not the his
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