The transition from formal secondary to tertiary education has life-long positive and/or negative effects depending on the informed choice that one makes at the cross-roads.

Many young people joining tertiary institution, continue with the study habits formed in high school including dependency on parents/guardians and on the teaching staff. This is a clear indicator that students are not bridging the gap between high school and college quickly and effectively enough and hence face the risk, if not of dropping-out, they under-perform and experience lack of fulfillment.