In today’s episode, Educational Consultant Shayna Abraham, discusses the need for alternative options to traditional four-year colleges. Sometimes it seems like we all have tunnel vision in terms of the path our kids should trudge through the K-12 system and beyond. But is it right for every student? Are our kids always ready at 18 to abruptly leave the highly structured high school and home life for the college dorm and freedom to just skip class if they want to? With the mind-boggling price tag of that bachelor’s degree nowadays, it feels like there’s little room for error. Shayna highlights the Alt Fair, a gathering of alternative programs for emerging adults, as a way to explore different pathways post-high school. We chat about the importance of individuation and self-discovery before making college decisions and the challenges of college without proper support. She also discusses the benefits of gap years and wellness programs, addressing concerns about letting go as a parent.
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