The University of Hawaii - Hilo

Date: Oct 28 2008
Major: Art & Design Department (This Major's Salary over time)
I was asked this question by my parents: What do you want to be when you grow up ? I don't know. In college, you are undeclared until you pick a major (or majors, if you want two degrees). You have to know what you are really interested in (for a real world job) before you take the next step. See an advisor (for the classes that you need to take) and then a guidance counselor (for on campus work-study (job) program).

You work part time, then go to school part time. That how it works. Finally, you graduate in your chosen field (or professions). After you graduate, it is the real world. Work, find an apartment, budget your money (share the rent with a roommate, pay the electricity and water bill; you can use a cell phone, know when to wash your clothes (need quarters for that one), buy cheap food (ramen noodles), buy hand me down clothing at Ross' Dress For Less, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers or thrift stores if you can't afford the shopping mall retail prices), buy a (used) car (or use the bus, Bart train) and pay taxes. (repeat)

Or if you are a high school graduate that does not want to work at McDonald's or continue on with school (junior college), you can always join the military. Make sure to see the advisor, when you are a freshman and sophomore to see if you qualify for a Pell Grant (instead of a Stafford Loan). The grant is only good for the first two years and you don't have to pay the gov't. back. It expires when you are in the senior level. Unlike the Pell Grant, the Stafford loan forces you to pay back the money that you owe them once you leave college (and find a job). That is my advice.