Many of challenges teens face today are familiar – what career they want, whether and what kind of education to pursue, how to finance that education, and how to be a good friend when they are so busy. But many are new, and the result of a global pandemic that kept them isolated and drove them to spend their free time in digital spaces. And now more than ever, they face social and political upheaval that has direct impacts in the classroom.

 

With all of these changes, how are teens doing? What impact does their stress have on planning for their futures, and what worries them? How is their overall mental health, and what resources do they need to support themselves while they pursue their education and career goals? Our research into these trends offers crucial insights for higher education planners, preparing them for a new cohort of students with unique challenges and preparing them to create solutions that can support student success.