The young people who took the eligibility test yesterday are a mix of flaws and virtues, much like the generations that came before. They share a common impatience, a trait that stands out amid their strengths. They want results, answers, and opportunities now, and that urgency echoes the chorus of a late 20th century anthem about getting it all, right away. When the time came to choose a path, the first option to enter higher education was crowded. If the seats were full, they moved to the adjacent faculty with fewer hurdles, a practical fallback that kept doors open. There was no easy alternative: either they pursued college or they pursued college. Explaining to parents why the social climb offered by the academic route did not align with every family’s realities was a challenge. For many, college represented a social ascent that did not always materialize for every child, and yet it opened pathways for economic advancement in ways that mattered to families. Today, not going to college is not deemed a tragedy. Many students see it as a strategic choice rather than a setback. The current educational landscape highlights bridges between vocational training and university studies, making it possible to find meaningful options without committing to a traditional degree. Students increasingly select a vocational cycle without any pejorative connotation, then continue into the corresponding university degree if they choose. Others skip re-enrollment entirely, entering the job market through pathways available at the vocational level. It is fair to ask whether a significant portion of yesterday’s EBAU entrants believe that new vocational tracks offer better employment prospects than university education. The answer depends on the field of study. Some AP cycles deliver job opportunities that rival select university degrees. The past outlook was not always so flexible. In the field of Information Sciences, there are graduates who could have become doctors, psychologists, engineers, or economists, but the demand at the moment of choice didn’t always align with those aspirations. Some ended up in journalism, a twist that reflects the social dynamics of career paths rather than personal failure. The reality shows that vocational training sometimes emerged as a rational response to limited options rather than a sign of misjudgment. The idea that a single path guarantees success has proven to be an oversimplification, and many later realized the value of choices taken in good faith. The shared memory of those times features a longing for patience that felt natural then, even as the world moved quickly now. The new generation handles acceleration differently, and many are thriving as they pursue ambitious goals. They deserve the agency to want a full spectrum of opportunities and to pursue them in the timelines that suit their lives.
And one more thing:
There is no certainty about the location yet, but a substantial impact is anticipated. The leadership at the city council has prepared a bold financial plan for the final year, totaling 77 million euros, earmarked for a spectacular fireworks display. The promise is to showcase a lively stage for the business rounds that will accompany the upcoming elections. If voters had stronger memory, authorities might have spread investments earlier in their term. Memory fades, yet the hope persists that wise spending will be recognized in time. The call to action remains the same for residents: hold officials accountable and celebrate prudent investment when it appears.
Here are the central takeaways:
- Students are taking Selectividad, with a focus on health and technology oriented vocational training cycles.
- The bipartisan leadership approved an additional 33 million euros in investments, with broad support and no negative votes.