College Courses to Prepare a Person for LIfe

The main perception concerning college classes is that they are necessary only for career advancement and are only really beneficial if you earn a degree. The college degree path is not for everyone, but there are many college classes that are not only beneficial but nearly necessary for everyone to take. I do not expect that all course listed will apply to everyone, as many of us have learned the information some of them they cover through other means such as experience. I came up with this list while thinking about my children's educational future. Even if they decide on a non-college degree track such as learning a trade or starting a business there are many college courses that I feel are essential for preparing them for the workplace, social situations, personal finance, and basically life. There are many other ways to learn the required knowledge, such as through experience but the direction and atmosphere provided by college courses helps expedite the process. In many situations having this knowledge helps people avoid disastrous mistakes in terms of personal finance and business endeavors.

English 101 - This class is very important because good writing skills are required at so many high paying jobs. It is imperative that a person be able to express themselves intelligently in writing. The class also prepares one to express themselves well when speaking which improves workplace performance, social interaction, and personal relationships.

Business Math - This class is excellent for preparing a person for real world issues such as balancing a check book, bank loans, basic investments and returns. I often hear the complaint that algebra does not have enough real world applications (trust me it really does though), business math conversly has quite a few readily apparant applications. This class is essential for young adults and useful for anyone who does not have a lot of experience with financial matters. It will also teach the basics of credit and debt management.