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• earn a bachelor’s degree by completing a program at a college or university
• colleges may be smaller or part of a large university
• each school has different requirements for getting in
• you can also earn an advanced degree as required for some career fields

Four-year colleges and universities offer many social opportunities and a wide range of classes to explore.

• public community colleges are open to everyone
• private junior colleges sometimes require an entrance test or some work experience to get in
• earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or an Applied Science (AAS) degree
• credits you earn while getting an AA degree often transfer to a four-year college or university

Community colleges often have smaller campuses and class sizes than four-year colleges.

• may provide opportunities for travel 
• the military can help you pay for college or training
• some programs allow you to use military training for college credit
• get experience and skills for getting a job outside the military

The military offers lots of ways to do so, as well as many other types of benefits.

• consider getting an apprenticeship or other work experience 
• start your own business
• learn on-the-job and work your way up the career ladder
• consider free or inexpensive online courses in a field you’re interested in

Balance your learning with real world, hands on experiences.

• complete a year of service to get money for school expenses
• develop skills by working on a specific project
• explore a career path
• visit the AmeriCorps website for more information

You get hands-on work experience, networking opportunities, and professional skills training along with making new, like-minded friends.

• education and training for a specific job

• examples include jobs in computer programming, graphic design, accounting, veterinarian assistants, plumbers, and truck drivers

• earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or an Applied Science (AAS) degree

• credits earned may transfer to a college or university

• usually takes less time to complete than college 

Learn a valuable trade in a relatively short amount of time and start working sooner.

• many schools have the option to take online courses 
• you have a more flexible schedule and you can work at your own pace 
• you still get to interact with the teacher and other students through chats or using online tools like Skype 
• earn many types of degrees and certifications

You need to be self-motivated and organized to be successful at these.