New MtvU/AP Suvery Out…
on college students aged 18-24.
poll highlights:
74% say they are somewhat or very happy about how things are going in your life in general.
39% say they have some or a lot of concerns of getting into grad school, that is up 6% from last year.
27% say they will work a permanent job in the summer this year, 20% of the same people polled said they did it last year.
36% will take summer classes this year, 25% of the same people polled said they did it last year.
38% polled are somewhat or very worried that they will not get a job or internship this year.
57% though are somewhat or very worried after graduation of not finding a job.
33% say they are worried alot about their parents finances.
65% are a little or alot worried about having enough money to make to the end of the week with enough money.
48% say they are somewhat or very worried about not having enough money to pay for school expenses next year.
12% said they have changed majors in hopes of better job prospects.
Also I am including this AP article with video talking with some college students and they are doing to pay for college.