Written for, by, and about adult students, this issue includes a series of articles dealing with various aspects of students' career and educational plans and planning. The following topics are covered: the necessity of taking risks in life; the story of someone who finally gets the nerve to take the General Equivalency Development (GED) test; vocational trades as keys to a good future; the story of a woman who makes time for college in her busy life; steps involved in getting admitted to college; earning college credits for previously acquired knowledge; steps to take to secure a good job; the stories of some GED graduates who found good jobs; and planning for retirement. Also included are a short novel and other pieces of creative writing written by adult students. An accompanying teacher's guide consists of guidelines for using the magazine in an adult education class as well as worksheets dealing with the articles contained in the magazine. (Other issues of this magazine are available separately--see note.) (MN)