This post is a little different from my usual employment law updates. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about college—not from a legal or employer perspective, but as a parent. My son is at the stage where he’s weighing his college options, and it’s sparked a lot of reflection. Writing this helped me organize the advice for him, and I thought it might be useful to share for any other students or families navigating the decision of where to go to school and what to potentially study.
Here are five things I wish someone had told me when I was 17 or 18, trying to make one of the biggest decisions of my life with very little real-world experience.
1. College Is Still Worth It—But Be Smart About Debt
College is an investment in yourself—your skills, your confidence, your network, and your future opportunities. But debt is real. And while student loans can be considered “good debt” because they support long-term earning power, too much of it can limit your flexibility.
When you’re young, your greatest asset is your ability to take risks—interning at a startup, launching your own venture, moving to a new city. Heavy student debt can close those doors. Borrow what you need, but always ask yourself: Will this debt give me more options, or take them away?
2. Go to School Where You Want to Work and Live
One of the most underrated strategies in choosing a college is geography. If there’s a city, region, or industry hub you want to end up in—go to school there. From day one, you’ll...
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