Picture of Brooke Highmark

Brooke Highmark

Brooke is a senior at Missouri Baptist University majoring in Journalism. She plays on the women's basketball team and aspires to work in sports media.
Picture of Brooke Highmark

Brooke Highmark

Brooke is a senior at Missouri Baptist University majoring in Journalism. She plays on the women's basketball team and aspires to work in sports media.

The Myth of the Four-Year Plan

Brooke Highmark February 13, 2026

Why college students feel pressure to graduate on time—and why they shouldn’t.   In high school, students are indoctrinated with the belief that the path