WHY COLLEGE?
Going to college has many benefits. You may already be aware of some of them, like taking interesting classes, meeting lots of new people, and expanding you career opportunities. College is also a great way to...
Explore!
Colleges and universities have hundreds of courses to choose from. You can take classes like The Birth and Death of Stars, Evolution of Human Sexuality, History of Western Art, Sports Medicine, Introduction to Hospitality Management, and so much more.
Find out what you want to do in life!
With such a wide range of courses to choose from, you'll be exposed to numerous career choices.
Expand your earning potential!
Not only do people with a college degree have a greater variety of careers to choose from, they also make about twice as much money as high school graduates.
Increase your understanding of the world and our society!
Many of us don't get to meet people from different backgrounds until we go to college. Where else can you make friends from countries around the world?
Become independent and make more of your own choices!
For many people, the college years are a time of developing independence. You'll have a lot more control over your college experience than your high school experience: You'll choose more of your classes, choose a major, decide how and when to study, and begin to take on more responsibility in general. You may even move out of your family home for the first time. These are exciting changes - and great practice for life after college!
Develop leadership skills through activities!
College groups range from academic clubs, to sporting groups, to political and social organizations.
By exploring the rest of the Student pages here, you can learn more about these benefits, check out the many college options, look into careers, and more!