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Raven Burton 4B 02/26/10

Graduation is coming! I have been waiting for this day to come for a long time. I still have not yet thought about what, or where, I will be going or doing. There are so many choices, but a limited amount of time to decide. Figuring out what I’m going to do when I graduate is an important step for me because I will be starting my life on my own. Therefore, I need to decide which college I shall be attending, what major I plan to study, and find a good paying job when I get out of college.

Debating on colleges can be hard, but it is something everyone has to consider. First of all, I have to decide if I want to go to an in state college or an out state college. If I do decide to stay in state I need to consult with my parents, if I go to a college close to home, can I stay with or would I have to live on campus. There’s also the matter of money, how much tuition is and if I need to take out loans or if my scholarships and will cover the cost. Whatever I choose, will affect me for my first two years, unless I transfer to a four year University.

Choosing a major, will conflict my choice in limiting which colleges I will be applying to. There are so many to choose from, although one out of three people will change their major at least three times. Therefore, I have made a wise decision by narrowing my interests down to three majors, Biology, Vocal and Instrumental Music, or Criminal Justice. This shall help me if I choose to switch or fail in a major, so I will have something to fall back on that I will still enjoy.

During my decision making, I will be searching for high paying jobs for the majors I have chosen. As well as where I would like to work, in another country or state. Also what kind of work I would want to be involved in. In this recession that is occurring now, means that I need to receive an Advanced Diploma in college to receive a higher pay and more opportunities shall be offered.

Getting ready to graduate from High School is no joke. Every student has to decide which college they would like to attend, what major their going to study, and finding the right job that pays well just coming out of College. After I found out what I was going to do with the start of my odyssey after High School, all I have to do now is relax and have fun before I have to stay focused and be serious about school. If I can do it, so can everyone else!