Many parents experience anxieties and concerns when their student wants to pursue a degree and subsequent career in the Arts. The colloquial term ‘starving artist’ often comes to mind. At the beginning of their careers many artists do work at two or more jobs to sustain themselves. However, studies show that artists have higher levels of job satisfaction and overall happiness than their counterparts who become doctors, accountants or engineers.

There are many advantages in attending a community college including affordability, flexibility and typically lower numbers of students per class. Tuition costs per hour are less at community colleges than courses offered at larger public colleges and universities and have matriculation agreements with nearby 4-year schools offering an easy transition to bachelor’s degree programs after an associate’s degree has been earned.

If you are a high school senior or the parent of one, you know that May 1 is Decision Day - the deadline when seniors must communicate their acceptance, or college decision, to their selected school. At this time, students and their parents do have some additional items to consider…

Becoming a collegiate athlete can be a very exciting process. There are several things that parents and athletes should consider as they embark on this adventure together.