2. Higher incomes equal more comfortable housing Statistics show higher incomes for college graduates, as compared to people who do not finish college.
4. Better housing conditions come with benefits A room with a view can mean a more positive outlook on life. The ability to choose to live in more desirable areas has an inherent value.
5. Cultural events With college comes exposure to cultural events , and an appreciation for things like museum visits.
6. Appreciation of the arts College exposes people to the arts, and can provide one with the tools to appreciate the fine arts in many forms.
7. A happier life As statistics have shown, a college graduate has a lower level of unemployment. Continuous employment can foster a happier overall life.
8. Leisure time With a more affluent lifestyle come increased leisure time. With this added benefit comes the opportunity to use this time for things such as attending performing arts events.
9. The power to imagine and create Throughout the college experience one learns to use the mind for creative purposes. These exercises can provide vehicles for creative expression.
10. Disposable income Higher incomes as a result of a college degree, offer opportunities such as attending world-class sporting events.
11. An eclectic world Through programs such as travel abroad, and interactions with other students from around the U.S. and the world, graduates grow to appreciate and tolerate an eclectic world.
12. Purchasing power Having extra income gives one the ability to purchase items beyond mere subsistence.
13. New foods The college experience can expose students to a variety of foods from different regions in the U.S. to ethnic foods from around the world.
14. Try new things During college and in the years that follow graduation, students are afforded the opportunities to try new things, as well as the ability to finance such experiments.
