A person’s 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out or heat up the instant noodles in the cupboard. But beyond the daily decisions and early adult chaos, which choices actually set someone up for a successful future? A BYU study published in Emerging Adulthood shows that education and volunteering rank among the most important choices during this decade.
Want to thrive in your 30s? Study says education and service in your 20s are key
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