Ep. 298 | 3 Big Lies High School Seniors Believe

About this episode

Gabriel Carrillo discusses the three biggest myths high school seniors believe about their future after graduation.

High school graduation brings intense pressure to have the next decade completely mapped out by the time graduates walk the stage. In this episode, I tear down the three biggest myths the Class of 2026 is believing right now regarding career paths, college majors, and life after high school. If you are a stressed-out senior trying to navigate the unknown, or a parent attempting to support them through the anxiety, this raw and personal discussion delivers crucial perspective. Discover why lacking a ten-year plan is actually an advantage, how to handle the fear of making the wrong choice, and a special message on the true definition of success. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites

People in this episode

Host: Gabriel Carrillo

Topics covered

• high school graduation
• career paths
• college majors
• myths
• success

Keywords

• high school
• graduation
• career choices
• college
• success myths

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Places: Class of 2026

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