There are few decisions that can affect the future of your child more than the type of school you send them too. Not only will it have a direct influence on their chances of succeeding but could also shape their vision and attitude towards education, sometimes for their whole lives.
Transitioning is a very significant phenomenon that can never be ruled out in any sphere of life. Just as a book is made up of different and unique chapters, so is life. The rate at which we succeed or fail in every chapter of life is highly contingent upon the preparedness of the individual as well as the variety and quantum of social support system available to the individual.
Students have more or less maintained the same image over the decades. Coasting through their studies, wearing second-hand clothing and partying through the night are stereotypes that can still be seen in many colleges. However, that doesn’t mean that this image is relevant or accurate for all students, particularly in this era. It used to be that we inherited our parents’ family business or line of work, or progressed our way through a job until we reached a senior rank in management. Nowadays, however, people change career halfway through their life and become a student even in older age. With this in mind, what could be the realities of being a student in 2019?
