Lack proper training is a major obstacle to achievement of success by college students. The training that a student gets is very critical especially in regard to the job market. The training should ensure that a student is well equipped with the right skills and knowledge to ensure that he/she has the right skills for the job. Some institutions fail to meet standards required for various job markets. This may cause inefficiency, lack of motivation and confidence. The students will therefore not be eager to exploit their talents and as a result there will be low productivity when such students start to work. College instructors and teachers therefore need to teach students properly and offer them relevant training in accordance to the job requirement. Proper training encourages learners to put in more efforts and thus comes out successfully. Lack of a college advisor to advise and help students to choose the right courses as well as monitor their progress may also hinder student success. A university advisor will avail vital information about courses; such information will enable a learner to pursue an area of interest in which she or he is sure of succeeding. Students who are fresh from high schools or those who have stayed for a long time after completing high schools may take certain courses not because they are passionate about such courses but because of either peer pressure from other students and family members or because they are not sure of what they want to do. Lack of knowledge on the right course to undertake may affect achievement of a college student since the student may feel at some point that he or she is pursuing the wrong career and therefore feel wasted. A college advisor helps students to realize the importance of the course they are undertaking as well as the opportunities available at the job market thus motivating the students to work hard. Student advisors also help the students to work out some off pitch issues which may affect their performance in college. Lack financial support is also an obstacle to college success. College affordability has become a major issue and even for those who can afford it, the tough economic times have forced them to look for cheaper ways of living. Many students are very much willing to pursue studies but funds have been a major problem. This in many cases leads to college drop outs. Sometimes family members may fail to offer financial support because they do not understand the importance of college education and they may view it as just a waste of money. The most affected group is those students that come from poor background. In addition, students who have children may be financially challenged because of the huge financial burden. This is because they are forced to take their children in day care, they need to pay for the house rents as well as pay the university. This could be a major challenge especially when the student is not getting any financial support from anybody else. Two elements of higher education in the U.S learned and their application in my home country There is flexibility on taken course (evening, summer and online classes) which helps many students to attend college and keep a part time job as well. Flexibility leads to convenience since one is able to attend