Chloe Ray

Excerpt from text: "1. Pursuing Meaningful Work: Seek a profession that you’re passionate about; in which everyday tasks or long-term goals motivate you and ignite a self-satisfying purpose. A Stanford study was conducted to discern what constitutes a meaningful life. Essentially, a meaningful life is not the pursuit of instantaneous satisfaction, but rather nurturing long-term relationships and endeavors that help to define an individual’s identity."

Excerpt from text: "Despite the growth in higher education opportunities in the Central Valley, a disparity remains between degree holders in the Valley versus other parts of the state. According to a report by the Public Policy Institute of California, many Central Valley residents over the age of 25 do not have a bachelor's degree or higher, falling short of the statewide average of 32%. For example, Merced country has an average of 13.8%, Fresno county has an average of 21.2%, and Tulare county has an average of 14.6%. "