LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
DESIGN BY SKY STOCKTON AND
ILLUSTRATIONS BY SAM ADKINS
VOLUME 20. ISSUE 2.
Life after high school can be stressful, and the reality of figuring out the rest of our lives is daunting, to say the least. The options are seemingly endless—and overwhelming. Four-year universities, community colleges, trade schools and gap years are all possibilities, but how are teens supposed choose? How, at eighteen years old, are most of us to know where we want to be in four years? It can be easy to fee like you’re drowning in a sea of options, but don’t worry—we’re here to help you figure it out.
“The cost of college is rising exponentially, and there is no reason why it should. The college system is cheating us and fighting back seems impossible.”
— “Has College Lost Its Value?” by Hannah Blazina
THE CONTENT
Has College Lost Value?
opinion by hannah blazina
Today, many high school students feel the pressure of figuring out what they’re going to do after high school. Many of these students are pushed towards a job that requires a college degree. Although most jobs require a college degree, as the tuition cost…
Post High School Plans
feature by aeryn hart
Life after high school can be stressful, but fear not, fellow students, here are a few options to ease your troubled minds. From college to studying abroad, job applications to military boot camp, these varied post-high school plans have got your back…
Travel For College
feature by lily conybeare
Many St. Joe teachers proudly hang their students’ pennants, displaying the various colleges their students attended. Looking around, you’ll find an assortment of schools close to St. Joseph—Grand Valley State University, University of Michigan…
Life Outside a Classroom
feature by kiersten olson
After four tough years of high school and a tearful graduation ceremony, we all make our way off to some type of college, trade school, or entry job. Well—almost all of us. A commonly overlooked option for post-high school life is taking a gap year…
Scared of Student Debt?
feature by nolan youngstedt
The idea of attending college is becoming more of a reality for juniors and seniors at St. Joseph high school. Moving onto the next step in life is a big deal for many students. 59% of St Joseph High Schools students attend a four year university after high school…
Local Saint Joe Grants
news by maddy cleveland
Most high school students that are beginning to plan out college do not have a stable financial plan. Scholarships are a great solution to this problem because they can provide desperately needed funding for students…