Gyldelle Espano
Life after Scots Kayley Ebaugh With the end of the year coming faster than ever, more than 500 students in the Carlmont community are making the difficult decision to continue college or transition into a financial career. With so many different goals and beliefs in mind, certain decisions can seem detrimental. Many people still believe that going straight into a four-year college should be the only goal to have, but that isn’t the right choice for everyone. Options like community plans and financial opportunities are also available. Many people fear the next step in their lives and don’t know what to do. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in October 2020, 66.7% of high school graduates aged 1624 enrolled in college or universities, compared to 66.2% in 2019. Due to almost two years in quarantine from
COVID-19, a preliminary report from March 2021 by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows the pandemic’s effect, with college enrollment declining by 6.8%. With the return to in-person school, the class of 2022 is up next for their step into the future. These three Carlmont seniors are no exception. Jasleen Singh has been playing softball for 14 years, including all four years at Carlmont. Singh is interested in psychology and hopes to become a therapist one day. Avik Majumdar has been planning his future while attending Carlmont by taking marketing and business classes at Carlmont, as well as networking with other students with similar business goals. Leo McBrian has kept his creativity in Carlmont through illustration classes and is a part of both the guitar and philosophy club, passionate about the different views of the world and the creativity one can achieve.
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