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Benefits of having a college degree

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    Learning Objectives

    • Identify 10 top reasons to earn a college degree
    • Compare and contrast the differences between having a college degree vs non having college degree

    Are there any benefits of having a college degree? You bet!

    The videos below will explain the interesting benefits of having a college degree. You will learn how and why will make a positive impact financially, even your own health and will make a positive impact to your present family and future generations!

    Top Ten Benefits of a college degree

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    .How useful is a college degree today?

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    Let’s Practice!

    • What are your top 3 reasons why you would choose to complete your higher education goals? ( based on any of the ten top reasons learned in this unit) Explain why you selected each one of them.

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