Did you know that there are 7 ways to continue your education after high school?? Most people think there are two options: college or nothing. The 7 options I cover with my clients are all ways to continue education, so this does include university but it does not include going straight away into work. Working is a choice, of course, but I want to focus on the fact that there are 6 other ways of educating yourself after high school.   Before we jump in, there are a few things I want you to know.

• I have a lot of information to share, so get ready to take notes!
• When I’m working with my clients we pick one of these options based on a few different criteria. We take a look at who they are, what educational environments are good for them, which occupations and professions they are considering, and we calculate their ROI. So, I don’t recommend just picking one out of the list; you’ll still want to do your research. If you would like to learn how I do this with my clients,click here. 
• Some of these are a path to university, some of them are an alternative to university, and some could be either depending on what you choose.

 1. Let’s start with the most well known:

More and more high school graduates are choosing to take a year off after high school and before college. Even college students sometimes choose to take a leave of absence.  So the question I get from many families is how to make the most of this time. 

I’m so glad they ask! Many parents are worried that the year will be wasted time. But, if used wisely, this extra year can be transformational!  So, I have put together a guide for making the most of this time. 

First, let’s talk about the benefits of taking a year off. If you’ve already decided, scroll down for tips to make the most of the year.

As you know, each month I feature an expert in education or a related field. This month I'm happy to introduce you to Becky Morales from the amazing website Kid World Citizen. We had a wonderful discussion about the what, how, and why of Global Education. Below you can read our correspondence.