College Degree
Choosing a College Goal: Personal Interest vs. Career
Is career choice an either-or situation? When students foresee the goal of their college education, they are caught in a tug-of-war between the sensible prospect of job security or a career path tailored to their passions and interests. Rarely do they overlap. They may consider the kitchen their happy place, but know that majors in…
Is a College Degree Worth It?
Thanks to rising tuition costs and a tough job market, in 2011 college seniors graduated with an average of nearly $27,000 in student loan debt. According to the College Board, going to college costs between three and four times as much as it did 20 years ago and the fees continue to rise. While college-educated…