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My second youngest sister went to UMASS Amherst for a couple of years to get her degree in nursing. She transferred to UMASS Boston because she wanted to actually learn. That and the fact that she was working her way through college. The best part for her was that she worked doing what she was going to college for: nursing at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
Now she finished her 4 years in 3 by not taking the summers off, and by having worked (ie. interned) during this time, she was offered a guaranteed job when she graduated. She now works as an Oncology Nurse, and has done so for over 10 years.
If your kids know what they want from college, and they are dedicated to their education, they would be wise to try an incorporate their "internship" (work experience needed) with their schooling. You'd be surprised how many people with degrees are working crappy jobs because they failed to think ahead and plan.
Sure, a college degree is good, but if you aren't utelizing it, it's just a facny, expensive piece of toilet paper. (No offense to those that may find this insulting.)
Best and more importantly is the fact that I did not go to college. Not because I couldn't, but because I chose not to. I was realistic about my interest, and I didn't want to waste my time or the colleges, or anyones' money to find out that I may have made a costly mistake.
That's just my opinion, and should be taken with a grain of salt (and a shot of tequila!)
Good luck to all the wish to go on to higher learning!
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