The kNOw Youth Media stumbled upon several pieces of media that question whether investing in college education is justified. We’ve linked stories from our youth, Newsweek and College@Home. Do you value college education in spite of the current economic crisis?
Category: Economy

Moving out: Dream or Nightmare?
Most of the time I can’t wait to move out of my parent’s house and be on my own. I want to move out because I want to be independent, to have my own life, so I’m not living with my parents forever.

As seniors get used to their last year of high school, counselors begin inviting guest speakers from different colleges to motivate students, but this seems inadequate in guaranteeing a higher high school to college transition rate. Plenty of times, adults tell students, “More education equals more money.”

Everyone knows that nowadays, money is hard to come by, and it can be even harder to keep it.

Poverty is when you are struggling financially to pay for your food, possessions, housing, etc. Right now, there is no such thing as a wealthy class, middle, class, and lower class.