Alternatives to 4-year college

Question 1

How is an apprenticeship different from an internship?

Accepted Answer

an apprenticeship is meant to teach you a trade, an apprenticeship is more hands on

Question 2

What is the education premium?

Accepted Answer

The concept of higher levels of education getting you higher pay

Question 3

What is the difference between an AS and an AAS degree?

Accepted Answer

an AAS is for applied sciences

Question 4

What is a con about trade school, compared to a traditional 4 year college?

Accepted Answer

limited careers/career growth

Question 5

What are benefits to joining the military?

Accepted Answer

you can qualify for a ROTC scholarship, military discounts, subsidized housing

Question 6

If you want to be an entrepreneur, which of the following would be most beneficial to you?

Accepted Answer

A bachelor's degree related to business, A unique, profitable product/service that your business is centered around

Question 7

True or false: a gap year should be planned and thought out, even if you're burnt out

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Lily's future career as a real estate agent doesn't require a bachelor's degree. Should she still get one?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because of the education premium and flexibility it offers, No, because she can immediately start getting a license and working

Question 9

What is a difference between a Bachelor's and an Associate's degree?

Accepted Answer

A bachelor's is 4 years, an associate's is 2, An associate's has less requirements

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