If someone could help me with these two things just to get me started. Its been a long time since I was in school and need a boost to see what is being asked and how I should respond to a story like this. I just looking for an outside opinion then I can form my own based on the outlook of someone that does writing and schooling for a living. I am a dinosaur in this arena and I desperately need help. Please be detailed in the following questions:

As a graduate of Trident, Holly Katke can attest to the benefits of a college degree.

THIS IS WHAT I AM ASKING OF YOU

FIRST: Watch Holly's video from Trident's graduation on the link below:

https://vimeo.com/280283470

https://vimeo.com/280283470

SECOND: ANSWER THIS QUESTION IN ITS ENTIRETY

• Whats your take away with her story and share what fuels YOUR passion to accomplish your dreams.

1. Economic and Career Benefits Job Security and Job Stabilitycollege graduates have higher rates of employment and are less likely to be laid off work.

Higher Incomethe gap between the earnings of high school and college graduates is large and growing. Individuals holding a bachelor's degree earn an average weekly salary that's approximately $18,900 higher than high school graduates. When these differences are calculated over 40 years of work, the average income of college graduates is about 65% higher than high school graduates, which adds up to more than a million dollars over the course of their lifetime.

2. Advanced Intellectual Skills Are more knowledgeable Have more effective problem-solving skillsbetter ability to deal with complex and ambiguous problems Are more open to new ideas Have more advanced levels of moral reasoning Make more effective consumer choices and decisions Make wiser long-term investments Have a clearer sense of self-identity, including selfawareness and knowledge of personal talents, interests, values, and needs Are more likely to continue learning throughout life

3. Physical Health Benefits More likely to have health insurance and better (more comprehensive) health insurance coverage Have better dietary habits Exercise more regularly

Have lower rates of smoking and obesity Live longer and healthier lives 4. Social Benefits More social self-confidence Stronger interpersonal and human relations skills Better leadership skills Greater popularity Higher levels of marital satisfaction

5. Emotional Benefits Lower levels of anxiety Higher levels of self-esteem Greater sense of self-efficacybelief that they can influence or control the outcomes of their life Higher levels of psychological well-being and mental health Higher levels of life satisfaction and personal happiness

6. Effective Citizenship More interest in national issuesboth social and political Greater knowledge of current events Higher voting participation rates Higher rates of participation in civic affairs and community (volunteer) service Less likely to be incarcerated.

7. Higher Quality of Life for Their Children Less likely to smoke during pregnancy Provide better health care for their children Spend more time with their children More likely to involve their children in stimulating educational activities that advance their cognitive (mental) development More likely to save money for their children to go to college Have children who are more likely to graduate from college Have children who are more likely to attain higherstatus, higher-salary.

THIRD: Glancing back at the seven major benefits or positive outcomes of a college educationlisted above:

• If you were to rank them in terms of their importance to you, which three would rank at the top of your list? Why? Please explain in detail for a full understanding of your point of view.