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Planning for Higher Ed

It's time to get higher ed ready.

Whether you're considering enrolling in college, or you're working to improve the higher education system, we've got stories and resources to help you navigate the future of higher ed.

Made possible by:

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Hear career stories from people who've been in your shoes

Whether you're considering higher education, or working to improve the value of college for all, seeing how other people navigated their roads can help you plan your path forward.

What's possible through higher education?

If you're considering college, see how students like you found value in their degree—and how stakeholders are working to make sure the higher ed experience lives up to its potential.


It's time for us to push higher ed further

If you're a policymaker, thought leader, or educator, learn how others in this space are working toward a more equitable higher ed system.


Resources to help you continue evaluating your plans for higher ed

Use these tools to get informed about different options and opportunities in the world of higher ed.

Map out your road with the Planning for Higher Ed Activity Guide

This guide will help you (or your classroom!) engage with the stories on this site—and start planning out education and career goals.

Watch "Rethinking Higher Ed"

Eric, Aislynn, and Ruby are all asking themselves the same question: Is college still worth it? Watch as they take a transformational road trip to talk to leaders, students, and recent grads about where higher ed still delivers on its promise—and where there's room to improve.

More ways to discover who you are—and what you want out of your future

The Roadtrip Nation Experience: An online self-discovery course

A five-lesson course for students and young adults, helping you discover your interests, explore career possibilities, and connect with potential mentors. Educators & facilitators: To implement the Roadtrip Nation Experience with your learners, please reach out to support@roadtripnation.org.

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Share Your Road

Share Your Road is a community where anyone can share the steps they've taken to build and grow their career—lending advice to the young people and career seekers on the path behind them.

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Watch Empowering Documentaries

Our award-winning documentaries will take you on a transformative road trip—and show you why moments of doubt and uncertainty are all normal on the path to building a fulfilling career and life.


About Planning for Higher Ed

This project was created by Roadtrip Nation, a career exploration nonprofit that aims to help everyone define their own roads in life.

Through our award-winning public television show, our bestselling book, and our online tools and resources, we use storytelling to help people explore and choose the paths that work best for them.

Made possible by:

Logo of Gates Foundation
Logo of Strada Education Foundation