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New MtvU/AP Suvery Out…

May 19, 2009 By: richard.ginn Category: Uncategorized

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.