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Washington Post: It’s not just about jobs. Colleges must help students find their passions.

Did you end up working in a field related to your major? If not, you’re not alone. This Washington Post Grade Point Perspective by Angel B. Perez is a thoughtful read for educators and students alike. Cited is this staggering stat from Designing Your Life:

“Research shows today’s students may have between 10 and 14 jobs by the time they are 38 years old. Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, write in “Designing Your Life,” that in the United States, only 27 percent of college graduates are working in the field of their major.” Continue Reading…