Immigration: The US exports humanities students and imports STEM students
Up to 45% of humanities students study abroad and develop global skills; hardly any STEM students do this as their course schedules do not allow study abroad.
Demographics: Portland State University has seen a -23% enrollment drop
The demographic collapse starts to get noticed ... Washington's WSU has seen a similar drop.
Demographics: Oregon City schools faced with declining enrollment
More school cutbacks due to the declining fertility rate - and over building of schools, in some districts.
Education: Who studies abroad?
Data shows that humanities students more likely to come from wealthier families, far more likely to do study abroad programs.
Education: 26-40% of education loan recipients admit spending on non-educational expenses
26-40% of education loan borrowers admit spending their loan money on non-education activities, experiences, travel and luxury goods.
Demographics: Vermont schools saw 25% enrollment drop over 20 years
Vermont schools have lost 25% of their students over the past 20 years.
Education, Demographics: Wisconsin public schools have lost 41,000 students
Down 41,000 students in 11 years, 69 schools were closed during the past 2 years.
Education: What is the actual cost of attending college?
There are college options that cost far less than the private elite universities ($60k-$100k/year).
Generation: Gen Z giving up on home ownership, spends instead of saves, works less
Knowing some history might lead to better decision making.