Byd Enterprise

become your destiny enterprise (byde) offers a range of programs including career development, occupational goal setting, personal self development, life coaching and mentorship for students, teachers and academic leaders. recently, byde has noted a growing and worrying trend in education and career planning.  25% of students drop out of first year university including ivy league universities (orgr, 2013)  66% of students select a major that is not aligned to their academic and personal strengths, interests and preferences (wetson, 2013).  on average, a foreign student spends over usd $55,000 per year for tuition, room, board and other ancillary expenses. therefore, a 4-year degree is a minimum investment of usd $220,000. yet, students on average spend less than an hour in picking their major. 75% of students change their major at least once prior to graduation (mentor, 2013). parents and students primarily do not view university and career selection as an investment of time