Reflections - Higher Education Was a Good Move

Is higher education for me?

This is the question that was going through my mind as I entered my senior year of high school in the fall of 1995. The answer to this question would have a profound impact on the next decade of my life.

Coming from a home in which college graduates were few and far between made the choice seem obvious at the time. Of course not! I should get a full-time job and live my life. How can a higher education benefit me? Not to mention the hindrance that potential student loan debt would cause to my quest for financial freedom.

Looking back, I am glad I made the decision to go to school. The opportunities that are available for people with bachelor degree's in today's world far outweigh the the challenges faced for those who don't.

If you are contemplating a return to school or taking the time to earn a 4-year degree, find a way to make it happen. The investment of educating yourself will pay off in more ways than one. You need basic tools as you face the challenges of today's world.

In addition to your formal education, become a life long learner. There are many resources freely available to help you continue your development. How to find these resources will be a topic of of future post. Stay tuned.

How has your education helped as you face the challenges of a changing world? How have they hurt? Please share your experiences in the comments section below.