Flores-Lagunes gives advice to 2020 graduates in Syracuse.com

May 12, 2020

Syracuse.com

Alfonso Flores-Lagunes

Economics Department

Aging Studies Institute

Center for Policy Research

COVID-19

U.S. Education

United States

Syracuse.com

Alfonso Flores-Lagunes

Alfonso Flores-Lagunes, professor of economics, says that graduate school is generally a smart option for students graduating during an economic downturn, provided they balance the added debt with demand for jobs in their desired profession. He added that students should look for programs that help them build connections and network with future employers.

Syracuse University is offering its Class of 2020 graduates half-price on graduate school if they enroll full-time immediately.

Flores-Lagunes was interviewed by Syracuse.com for the article “Class of 2020 remains upbeat as it faces worst unemployment since Great Depression.”