College Unveils Interactive Career Planning Tool to Help Undecided High Students

Rasmussen College launches an interactive, web-based world that allows people to explore careers in very creative ways.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 19, 2008 -- High school students preparing for college will now have the benefits of a new, interactive tool to help them decide a field of study.

Indecisiveness is not a new phenomenon for young adults. According to the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (http://www.nacacnet.org), only one-third of students actually stick to their original major. In addition, nearly 25 percent of students declare their major as undecided.

Much of this hesitancy is due to a lack of information and understanding of what the demands are for specific careers in which they may be interested.

Colleges around the country are combating this issue by looking for non-traditional methods to tap into students' interests and get their attention focused on finding the best career path for them. Rastopia is the creation of Rasmussen College, a private college with both virtual and traditional campuses.

"A visit to Rastopia will give prospective students a well-painted picture of what each career is really about and it will help them decide what is right for them," National Director of Career Services for Rasmussen College Tami Hanson said.

Rastopia is an interactive, web-based world where students can investigate a variety of highlighted careers. From interviews to videos, and even interaction with real career professionals, Rastopia offers an engaging and non-threatening career planning environment that prospective students can investigate at their own pace. By creating an environment that students relate to, Rasmussen College is leading the industry in cutting edge career planning technology.

"Rastopia is a new approach to career planning," Hanson said. "Rasmussen College is utilizing the latest technologies to get our students the information they need to make informed decisions about their futures."

To experience Rastopia for yourself, visit www.Rastopia.com.

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