Many students face a tough reality after graduation. Thoughts pondering on what will be the next step after college.

More importantly, was the financial sacrifice for school a good choice.

Students often have issues with deciding if upgrading to a university an option for them to get a better paying job.

The college experience can be a good idea for many. Aside from all the stress and the complicated times that it creates, school can be the best years of one’s lives.

What happens after graduation? Getting full time work, specifically the area of study or somewhat within the field is the objective.

The frightening part of school is taking the leap of faith into a desired program, completing and wanting to switch careers.

Ask Tristan Philip. He is a Humber College graduate of Business Accounting from the year of 2014.

His love for business came from high school. He took an accounting course in grade 11 and finished with a mark of 90%. That was his indication to major in accounting for his post secondary studies.

“I was very good at accounting when I took it in high school which made me take the program in college. A friend that I went to high school with was going to the same school; which made my decision to attend Humber very influential.”

After successfully completing his program, Tristan realized he has no desire to continue with accounting. He is very pleased with his completion of post secondary studies. The years at Humber were very special, many valuable things learned.

“My years at Humber with friends were very good. Of course, the school work load of my program stressed me a bit but I was able to fight through it and graduate.”

Many students complete a bridge program between college and universities create more opportunities for themselves. Finishing school with a diploma and degree can definitely make the job search a lot easier.

Patrick Dennis is a Guelph-Humber bridge program graduate. He finished school in 2013 with a bachelor of arts and diploma in Media Studies.

“For me commuting to and from Humber each day from Scarborough was the hardest. Early on it really limited the activities I’d participate in. As the years went by I really fell in love with my program and the people in it. The instructors for the most part was knowledgeable and approachable and really created a great learning environment. I’ve recommended both Humber and GH to my friends and family.”

Through hard work, dedication, and taking advantage of his internship, Patrick has created a really great career in the multimedia and journalistic field.

“After a few years or contract jobs and internships with various media outlets, I’ve finally landed a full-time role in PR and Marketing. Not quite sports broadcasting, but it’s given me a chance to view another perspective and one that is more lucrative.”

Graduating post-secondary studies is the large key to success and great accomplishment. Whether working in field of study or not, having an education in never be overlooked.