<p>Does getting into, and graduating from an honors college at any university really give you a leg-up in the work force? What exactly are the benefits of an honors college? </p>
<p>I guess I've never really understood the whole idea. Give me some insight?</p>
<p>I don’t think it gives you a leg up on employment, unless local employers know of a distinct difference. The reason I would attend an honors school is for the chance at smaller classes and earlier selection of classes.</p>
<p>If you can put “Honors” college on a resume, employers will usually duly note this. And this can be a plus when you’re looking for internships and summer jobs, years before graduation. “Honors” suggests diligence and reliability, so even if you’re looking to scoop ice cream next summer at the beach, prospective employers may be apt to pick an honors student over others.</p>
<p>Honors programs usually offer other advantages, too. There may indeed be smaller classes, special seminars and other course options just for honors students, often even better (cleaner!) dorms. Honors programs can also be a good way for smart, conscientious kids to “find” each other quickly, especially on huge campuses where, otherwise, it can take weeks–perhaps months–to identify students who share common bonds.</p>
<p>Sometimes it can be tough choice to decide between a “name” college and an honors program at a less prestigious school (where the price may be a lot lower, too). There are no easy solutions to that dilemma for many applicants. But if you’re weighing honors vs. no honors within the same institution, I urge you to give the honors program the nod.</p>
<p>Graduating with honors and graduating from an honors college are two different things, btw.</p>
<p>They are two different things, but the original post asked about graduating from an honors college. Any time “honors” is on a resume it’s a plus, but being in an honors college, if offered, is an extra plus.</p>