Dear Annie: The letter about a college student who decided too early was very interesting. Having worked with Scout Troops for over 40 years as an adult, I have seen many young men, and now young women, pursue interests in many areas through merit badges earned or dabbled. I’ve seen
With well over 100 different topics, they were introduced to many professions and hobbies they could explore further on their own. Of course, the Merit Badge Program is only part of the Scouting picture. Scouts also volunteer in their communities, so they have a wide variety of occupations and interests.
Explore a career or area of interest in greater depth as you progress to an Explorer program that focuses on a single area of interest, such as geology, law enforcement, or firefighting. I am familiar with that part of the scout program.
Parents and young people are encouraged to consider scouting programs as a means of helping young people discover what they want to pursue professionally and what they want to do away from, in addition to serving their communities. It is recommended. Let them be! — Advice from Vancouver
Dear Vancouver: Thank you for sharing your experience as a Scout leader. The issue of deciding on a chosen career is complex, and what the scouts went through seems like an excellent way to get in touch with the many possibilities. from an accountant.
Dear Annie: I agree with the suggestion that all high school students consult with a guidance counselor and undergo an aptitude test before choosing a college and major. Choosing the right university for your field of study is very important.
Ignoring the cost of education in this discussion is reckless. In my long career as a CPA, I’ve seen too many of my clients’ children go through college without a rudder, shouldering a lot of debt. If money wasn’t an issue I would definitely let my students experiment, but in most cases it’s important to understand the potential return on the investment. it is not wise to Part of due diligence is understanding the potential consequences.
I reject the idea that an 18-year-old individual is too young to make such a decision. They can legally enter into contracts, including marriage and enlistment. These two decisions are much more important than choosing a major. If they are old enough to shoulder all this debt, they are old enough to consider the implications for the future. should be explained.
Also, there is no shame in completely bypassing the university and starting a trade. In fact, there are those who gained an early financial advantage. — From CPA
Dear CPAs: I appreciate your perspective, which focuses primarily on the short-term financial benefits of investing in higher education. At the same time, a lot is said about liberal arts education, but as you point out, it’s not for everyone.
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