Ep. 5 - Attending a Four-Year University, Bachelor Degrees, Student Loans

Episode 5:

Jen and Daniel discuss the pros and cons of attending a traditional four-year university, the value of a bachelor's degree, costly student loans, and the cultural shifts of college. They emphasize the importance of knowing what you want to do before attending a traditional university, and stress the importance of analyzing your values (title, money, flexibility, etc). Other topics are discussed such as finances, trade school, moving away from home, parties, post-graduate programs, and finding a job after graduating.

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Jen and Daniel are just your average twenty-something couple. They showcase their successes and failures in their personal lives, their relationship and their current and former businesses. Together, they currently own American Rookie, a design-focused apparel based business. Jen has a background in nutrition, Daniel has a background in medicine and biochemistry. 

Here they'll discuss modern day "hot takes", relationships, owning businesses, being Christian, nutrition and fitness, cultural issues, politics, money and finances, family, friendships and so much more. Tune in for a whirlwind of laugher and hard conversations here on the Jen and Daniel Podcast. 

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SOURCES: 

http://studentcaffe.com/apply/four-year-college/types-and-benefits

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/04/03/majority-americans-lack-confidence-value-four-year-degree#:~:text=The%20new%20Wall%20Street%20Journal,because%20people%20often%20graduate%20without

https://collegesofdistinction.com/advice/where-to-start-community-college-or-four-year-university/

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/two-year-vs-four-year-college

https://www.artofmanliness.com/career-wealth/career/is-college-for-everyone-part-ii-the-pros-and-cons-of-attending-a-4-year-college/

https://www.usnews.com/education/community-colleges/articles/reasons-to-consider-community-college

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Bachelor-Degree-Salary--in-California#:~:text=How%20much%20does%20a%20Bachelor,California%20is%20%2425.72%20an%20hour.

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/pay-salary/income-by-education-level#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20average%20income%20for%20those%20with%20a%20bachelor's,significant%20impact%20on%20your%20salary.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/student-loans/average-salary-college-graduates/#:~:text=Among%20all%20workers%20aged%2025,median%2C%20or%20%2448%2C776%20per%20year.

https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/entry-level-petroleum-engineer-salary/ca#:~:text=The%20average%20Entry%20Level%20Petroleum,falls%20between%20%24102%2C144%20and%20%24124%2C166.

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Drilling-Engineer-Salary--in-California

Disclaimer: 

All opinions are Jen and Daniel's own. They always encourage you to do your own research and formulate your own opinions on the matters they discuss. They are not experts in any field and nothing in their episodes should be taken as an "experts-advice". The Jen and Daniel podcast was created to formulate discussions and spark creative thinking through their own opinions and research. 

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