Why you should...

1. By: Alayna Monteilh

2.  Fact number one:
 Life time of increased opportunities
 You will have more job opportunities
 You will be able to choose your career, and/or
have the choice to choose between multiple
career options
 You will earn more money if you have a degree

3. Who Drops out?
Mental/Emotional
issues- 3%
Distance from home-
4%
Family Support- 9%
Academic
Disqualification- 28%
Social Fit- 13%
Health Problem- 5%
Financial Pressure-
38%

4.  Fact number two:
 You will always be marketable
 Having a college degree is becoming increasingly
important in the job market
 A few way to make yourself more
marketable:
 Develop and impressive resume
 Know how to operate technology well
 Network
 Have a positive attitude

6.  Fact number three:
 More access to resources
 You will have the opportunity to meet people who can
help you in your future.
▪ In college you will meet people studying law, medicine,
etc.
 Today, it is all about “who you know”
▪ That one person you know could have the power to help
you land that job you want; do not be afraid to
communicate with others and meet new people because
it can open up many opportunities for your career
especially the one you really want

7. Employed- 72.60%
Unemployed-11.30%
Out of work/went back to
school- 9.20%

8.  Fact number four:
 Self pride
 Being the only one in my family to continue my
education in the Spring at a four year university has
given me more motivation in school, at work, and even
in my every day life.
 You will feel as though you have a sense of control and
direction as to where you are headed with your future

9.  Fact number five:
 Leading by example
 Others will follow in your footsteps
▪ When you speak with people who are still in
school with an undecided major or even
unsure if they want to finish school they may
find interest and/or motivation to do better
and continue in school.

10.  How to prepare yourself to transfer:
 Complete you AA degree
 “Shop around”; see which university/universities
are your best fit
 Plan ahead
 Know which classes transfer
 Choose a major
 Stay focused