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Survey: Community college goers talk about missed career goals, whether degree was “worth it”

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On the first day of school, ask a student what his or her college goals are. Then 10 years later, ask them what they have achieved. You can find out more about it here. – and you may not get the same answer.

Students who enroll in community colleges have high hopes. They hope to get an associate’s degree or to transfer to another college.



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