National Higher Education Day is celebrated on June 6 every year to recognize the importance of education in improving our lives. To excel in your dream job, it is important to have the latest knowledge in that field, which can be attained through higher education. Millions of young and old people take time out on this day to make plans to get a higher education and think about the options that they have by researching scholarships, potential career choices, and even doing a bit of job-shadowing.

National Higher Education Day was founded by Izamar Olaguez and Marcie Hronis in 2015. The main purpose behind celebrating this day is to motivate students to pursue higher education and make college fees affordable for all. Each year, hundreds of students and universities unite to spread awareness about National Higher Education Day in the U.S.

The federal government signed the Higher Education Act in 1965. The main purpose of signing this act was to improve the higher education programs of educational institutions in the U.S. and offer monetary assistance to students who are unable to afford their college fees.

The Higher Education Act was backed by both the federal and national level governments. Individual states also developed a similar program to support students who want to enroll in colleges and universities for higher education. Making higher education accessible is the primary goal of National Higher Education Day. This includes motivating and funding students to get enrolled in an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree program.

National Higher Education Day also initiates various activities, which are continued all year round. It helps students get useful information on how to get scholarships and prepare themselves both mentally and financially for pursuing a higher education degree in the U.S.

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION DAY

1. Raise awareness for higher educationCelebrate National Higher Education Day by posting about the benefits of higher education online and on various social media sites with the hashtag #NationalHigherEducationDay. Moreover, you can also post interesting pictures related to your education and your upcoming academic goals. You can share how your school, college, or university has groomed you in both your personal and academic life.
2. Opt for educational counselingIf you are still unsure about your future studies then now is the perfect time to discuss this with a trained professional. Through a professional counselor, you can get the right type of assistance to develop your educational plan and pick the right type of college and courses based on your interests, skills, and abilities.
3. Become part of an online communityYou can join an online community on Facebook or any other social networking site that you frequently use. You can interact with other fellow students who are a part of a similar undergraduate or postgraduate degree program. Through these communities, students get to share free educational resources and help each other get paid and unpaid internships that are specifically offered to college and university students.