Reality Town

High School Students Participate in Reality Town, Sponsored by Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation

High school students recently participated in Reality Town, a hands-on financial literacy simulation sponsored by Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation. This immersive event provided students with an opportunity to experience adult life responsibilities by assigning them a career, annual salary, family, and various life circumstances.

Throughout the simulation, students were tasked with budgeting their monthly income while managing essential expenses such as childcare, housing, transportation, utilities, and groceries. Additionally, they encountered a “Just My Luck” station, where they drew cards that could introduce unexpected financial challenges, such as a broken water heater or a cracked windshield.

The event took place on the campus of Idaho State University, where students from Pocatello High School engaged in a real-world exercise in financial planning and decision-making.

Student Testimonials:

• “I learned how to budget a monthly income. I was surprised to find out how much childcare costs!” – Adison Schilling

• “I learned how to be independent and solve money problems on my own.” – Dayja Schillhabel

• “I realized how important it is to further my education after high school to earn more money.” – Kenny Story

• “I learned how to budget and avoid overspending my monthly income.” – Kylie Barfuss

• “I’m glad I’m pursuing a high-demand, high-paying career to support myself without unnecessary stress.” – Justin Hance

• “I learned that higher education will allow me to enjoy life’s finer things, rather than being stressed by bills.” – Braven Stacey

Reality Town provided a valuable learning experience, equipping students with practical skills to navigate financial challenges and make informed decisions about their futures.

Details:

• Date: March 5th
• Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Location: ICCU Bengal Alumni Center – 1601 E Bonneville St, Pocatello, ID 83201
• Lunch: Will be provided