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jesscinco's review
4.0
Covers the different options open to people after high school. I like that it explored areas you don't hear about too often, like trades schools, civil service, and gap years. It also gives advice on what to expect if you go for a job right after high school, and what you should and should not expect from an employer. All in all a practical basic guide for anybody who wants to consider there options after high school.
jennifermreads's review
4.0
In a society that pushes and pushes its teens to jump from high school to a four-year college or university, this is a book that is sorely needed! A traditional college/university is not necessarily the right choice for every person. For the masses of teens that struggle with “What next?” this book offers a tremendous introduction to the multitude of options that are available after high school. And who knew there were options, right?!?
Starting with a quick look at examination of who you are and what you want in life, the book then offers information about gap years, volunteering, internships, vocational schools, and the military as well as the standard two-year and four-year schools. This book is meant to be an “explore your options” book not a complete guide for what to do next.
This book inspired me so much that I worked with a local scholarship foundation to create a program for my library titled “But I Don’t Wanna Go to College.” We will be sharing information about the technical and vocational tracks offered by our local junior college and information about local apprenticeship opportunities. I really hope to reach those teens who just are not sure what to do next – and to show them that it is okay to not jump into a four-year school right after high school graduation!
Starting with a quick look at examination of who you are and what you want in life, the book then offers information about gap years, volunteering, internships, vocational schools, and the military as well as the standard two-year and four-year schools. This book is meant to be an “explore your options” book not a complete guide for what to do next.
This book inspired me so much that I worked with a local scholarship foundation to create a program for my library titled “But I Don’t Wanna Go to College.” We will be sharing information about the technical and vocational tracks offered by our local junior college and information about local apprenticeship opportunities. I really hope to reach those teens who just are not sure what to do next – and to show them that it is okay to not jump into a four-year school right after high school graduation!
thirstkirst's review
4.0
The first edition of this book came out in 2014. This is a review for the second edition, which is expected to release in October 2020.
Special thanks to Netgalley for providing a free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review
Expected publication: October 6, 2020
This is a compilation of advice on the different paths that a current high school student can follow after graduation. The book takes you through many options, including College/University, taking a gap year, joining the military, volunteering, civil service, etc.
The first section really encourages you to get to know yourself, your temperament and personality. Your temperament and personality determine how you deal with certain situations, and if you understand those aspects of yourself more, the better equipped you'll be in making decisions that affect your life and future.
I really liked that I didn't get a sense of pressure to pick any certain path from this book. I tend to stay far away from "self-help" books because I do not like being told what to do with my life and where I should be at a certain age. I definitely prefer something like this, where all of the information is presented in a non-biased way, and I get to make the decisions for myself without being pressured or lectured into a certain path. I also liked all the helpful resources that are provided throughout the book. There a quite a few interjected anecdotes about famous people and some from non-famous people that give you a mini-biography, or a tiny piece of advice. I always enjoying hearing about and relating to other people's experiences.
I'm also a big fan of how updated this feels. COVID is happening, whether you believe it or not (can't believe I have to say that), and it is making a huge impact on how education is being handled across the nation. It's also changing the job field. A lot of people have learned new hobbies in quarantine, or they learned that online learning is something they aren't capable of, or they learned a new skill, or they took some much needed time to themselves to figure things out. I, personally, have been watching a lot of TV. Let's face it, we can't all be great. I think the pandemic increases the importance of a book like this. Our future feels more uncertain than it ever has and these terrifyingly big decisions still have to be made.
Although less helpful to me (a person who has already graduated from a 4 year liberal arts college with a Bachelor's in English), I would definitely give this to my little sister, who is about to start her junior year of high school. Even though a lot of the guidance is too little, too late for me, I was still able to hear some much needed advice. I'm able to look back on what I did end up doing, and realize why certain things did or didn't work out so well for me. I've also learned more about my personality and how to match that with potential jobs in the future.
I wish I had this book when I was a junior in high school. I think I would have strongly considered and probably greatly benefited from a productive gap-year before beginning college. Oh, well.
Happy reading!
Special thanks to Netgalley for providing a free e-ARC in exchange for an honest review
Expected publication: October 6, 2020
This is a compilation of advice on the different paths that a current high school student can follow after graduation. The book takes you through many options, including College/University, taking a gap year, joining the military, volunteering, civil service, etc.
The first section really encourages you to get to know yourself, your temperament and personality. Your temperament and personality determine how you deal with certain situations, and if you understand those aspects of yourself more, the better equipped you'll be in making decisions that affect your life and future.
I really liked that I didn't get a sense of pressure to pick any certain path from this book. I tend to stay far away from "self-help" books because I do not like being told what to do with my life and where I should be at a certain age. I definitely prefer something like this, where all of the information is presented in a non-biased way, and I get to make the decisions for myself without being pressured or lectured into a certain path. I also liked all the helpful resources that are provided throughout the book. There a quite a few interjected anecdotes about famous people and some from non-famous people that give you a mini-biography, or a tiny piece of advice. I always enjoying hearing about and relating to other people's experiences.
I'm also a big fan of how updated this feels. COVID is happening, whether you believe it or not (can't believe I have to say that), and it is making a huge impact on how education is being handled across the nation. It's also changing the job field. A lot of people have learned new hobbies in quarantine, or they learned that online learning is something they aren't capable of, or they learned a new skill, or they took some much needed time to themselves to figure things out. I, personally, have been watching a lot of TV. Let's face it, we can't all be great. I think the pandemic increases the importance of a book like this. Our future feels more uncertain than it ever has and these terrifyingly big decisions still have to be made.
Although less helpful to me (a person who has already graduated from a 4 year liberal arts college with a Bachelor's in English), I would definitely give this to my little sister, who is about to start her junior year of high school. Even though a lot of the guidance is too little, too late for me, I was still able to hear some much needed advice. I'm able to look back on what I did end up doing, and realize why certain things did or didn't work out so well for me. I've also learned more about my personality and how to match that with potential jobs in the future.
I wish I had this book when I was a junior in high school. I think I would have strongly considered and probably greatly benefited from a productive gap-year before beginning college. Oh, well.
Happy reading!
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