We must show a true commitment to diversity by recognizing theskill hidden in un-degreed individuals

it’s not the best place to go just to figure out life. Those decisions needto be made before ever a student steps foot on campus

Nor should we as a society continue to tout college as the better choice, because that depends on thestudent’s career and lifestyle goals

Of any random 100 freshmen who start college this year, 40 will not graduate. They will drop outsomewhere along the way.

Degree-free jobs are on the rise because degrees cannot replace or even fully simulate the effectivenessof on-the-job learning. To land a great job without a degree, work on the professional skills that make you readyto hit the ground running

soft skills

Hold on to the confidence that guided you to select your major in the first place, and prepare yourself for the academic challenges that await you in whichever major you choose.

Students who were at the top of their class may be particularly shocked when they receive their first low grade on an exam.

College students sometimes drop out of their selected majors because they have become disenchanted with the academic area they have chosen. Or they may find themselves more attracted to a different academic major altogether. For others, the desire to switch majors may occur after they get a taste of what it is like to work in that field, particularly during work-placement opportunities.

When creating a career plan, think about the career that you want to have in the future and consider the academic and professional paths that could lead to that career.

For instance, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 30% of undergraduates changed their major at least once. While it may be common for undergraduates to change their major, it can cause them to lose time, money and opportunities. Students who experience the loss of these resources may be at risk for dropping out of college altogether.