Can you afford the adult life you imagine...or are you in for a reality check?

[NOTE: There is currently an issue where the activity does not populate a list of jobs. Jump$tart has been notified and has responded that the issue will be fixed by Friday 4/26]

In Jump$tart's survey-based activity called Reality Check, students will answer questions about the kind of adult life they envision for themselves, then learn about what kind of income, level of education, and other factors will be needed in order to make that a reality. 

Questions:

• What might you need to adjust about your expectations or goals after learning about the income and education required?
• What did you learn about the income and education needed for your desired adult life?
• What kind of budgeting strategies will you need to adopt to live the life you envision?
• What sacrifices might you have to make to reach your lifestyle goals, and are you prepared to make them?
• How could changes in the economy or technology impact your lifestyle plans?

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About the Author

Ryan Wood

Ryan grew up with and maintains a love for learning. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a degree in Business Administration and worked in sports marketing for a number of years. After living in Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, and Minnesota, the call of education eventually brought Ryan back to his home state of Wisconsin where he was a Business and Marketing teacher for three years. In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife and daughter, play basketball, read, and go fishing. Now with NGPF, Ryan is excited to help teachers lead the most important course their students will ever take.