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WHY COLLEGE?
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Going to college has many benefits. You may already be aware of many of these:

  • Better paying jobs
  • Access to a wider range of career choices
  • Exposure to a wide range of people and cultures
These pages will help you explore these benefits even further and help you begin to decide if college is right for you and what careers suit your interests.

Benefits of college degree ( PDF ) - A brief description of the ways a college degree can help you succeed.

The Career Key - The Career Key offers free online tools to help you in choosing a career, choosing a college major or training program, and in career planning.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition - by the U.S. Department of Labor. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

The Real Game of Life - Nine Facts for High School Seniors - A website link that provides nine reasons students should attend college.

Self-assessment for career and college planning ( PDF ) - Materials adapted from the South Eugene High School Career Center.

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