I'm a high school teacher, and my students are becoming less interested in college. They're thinking about it all wrong.

The author (not pictured) wishes her high school students were more interested in college.

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• I'm a high school teacher, and I see many of my students opting out of college for the real world.
• I wish they understood that college is so much more than earning a degree.
• It's a time to meet new people, explore interests, and experiment for your future.

Editor's Note: The author, Ashley Archambault, left her job as a high school teacher in January 2025.