The Benefits of Higher Education states it perfectly: "After spending many years learning, people tend to feel happier and more content as they lead educated lives... As a result, l 'education promotes fulfilling and full lifestyles' (¶6). The types of jobs a person will be able to acquire after a college education allow for greater freedom and security, as well as an improvement in intellect people don't need a four-year college degree to acquire a job, but how many good jobs with full financial benefits don't require a four-year college degree? What quality jobs are in store for an individual when they're nineteen or twenty with no work experience? of jobs tend to have lower wages with longer working hours. Higher education not only offers students more opportunities, but also the skills and understanding that allow them to tackle more difficult situations more fully. “After a journey into higher education, you are hopefully the person who communicates effectively with others to find solutions to complex problems. You will know how to ask questions” (Carter ¶ 14). Receiving a higher education will help anyone narrow down their options and succeed in life's ongoing challenges. Bigger numbers