Marilyn Gardner Milton discusses how you can encourage others to pursue a college degree.

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Encouraging Others to Pursue a College
Degree
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Jul 11, 2021 | college, Education, higher education, Marilyn
Gardner Milton, university
College can be a great experience for those looking to improve their futures. However,
with the increasing cost, it can be difficult to convince children and other loved ones to
attend college. Despite this, there are a few ways someone can be convinced to earn their
degree and better their future. After all, it will help them get a better job, make more
money in the future, be more competitive with employers, learn about new topics and
expand their horizons, and make new friends!
Due to all these benefits, a great way to convince someone to attend college is simply by
listing the benefits of having a college degree. In the face of increasing automation and
globalization of the workforce, there is more competition for jobs than ever. By earning a
degree in a specialized field, a college graduate has a much better chance of landing a
high-paying job despite these global changes. Countless studies have proven college
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graduates make more money than those who don’t attend college. Additionally, the social
atmosphere at college gives students a valuable opportunity to network and create lasting
professional and business connections that can lead to better opportunities in the future.
Another way to convince someone to attend college is by talking about the elephant in the
room: paying for college. It is daunting for low and middle-income families to think about
paying for college so many simply decide not to attend and instead immediately enter the
workforce. However, these money anxieties can be conquered by looking into funding
opportunities. There are many pathways to paying for college. From loans to grants to
scholarships, students have more ways than ever to pay for their education. Interested
individuals can talk to a college’s financial aid advisor to go over their options and create a
plan to fit their individual needs and situation.
Nothing is more convincing than hearing stories from someone who’s been there. So
consider sharing a personal experience from college for encouragement. Whether a story
about lifelong friendships or wonderful professors, these anecdotes can be powerful for
those considering college.
There are many ways to convince a loved one to attend college. Encouraging them to earn
a degree can be the single most important decision of their lives, so it is a decision to
consider carefully.
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