Like most of the U.S., or at least U.S. millennials, I am not thrilled with either of our presidential nominees. However, Hillary Clinton made some points in a recent speech in Michigan that I'm sure will resonate with other millennials, just as they resonated with me.

Namely: "And here's something neither party talks about enough: a four-year degree shouldn't be the only path to a good job. You should be able to learn a skill, practice or trade, and make a good living doing it."

Now there's a stance I can support. Even coming from a family firmly rooted in the middle of middle class, I can barely afford college. The amount of debt weighing on my shoulders is anything but comfortable; it definitely doesn't help matters that my career path used to, and still should be, something people learned on the job. We've all heard stories of those who made it big, or at least lived comfortably, without a college degree. For today's college-aged citizens, though, those stories seem more like myth than reality.

At least I'm "book smart," so the higher education path makes some sense for me. But the truth is that there are plenty of people out there who aren't book smart, or "college material" who deserve the same amount of pay for their skills as I do for mine, with or without a four-year degree.

Success should be determined by the amount of someone's hard work. Not by the amount of money they paid, or debt they went into for what, in the long run, is little more than a nice piece of paper.

Clinton is also spot on in saying the controversy of a four-year degree isn't something either party is addressing the way they should. Education should be addressed at the presidential level. It is the way we give our citizens an edge to compete in a global market, after all. Higher education issues, in particular, should be of great importance. College aged citizens are those who have the power to influence the presidential turn out, and also will be among those most effected by any decision made during a candidate's presidency.

I know our age demographic is the one most likely to be apathetic about voting, but in this we are sorely mistaken. Think about it: Clinton's or Trump's economy is the one we'll have to find a job in. Their wars are the ones we'll have to fight. Their mistakes? We're the ones who will pay for them.

That's why any candidate who addresses the issues most potent to us stands out to me. Because they're not doing it for votes; they're doing it because they care about all the citizens they represent. That's the kind of person we all want in office.

Higher education has been a key issue in both parties' platforms this election season. Both Trump and Clinton have noted that college tuition costs are far too high, and have spoken about finding ways to refinance student loans. However, Clinton has made it much more of a key issue. She has presented her plan for higher education in detail in speeches throughout her campaign. In addition to promising to try to refinance existing student loans, she has also laid out a plan to ensure future college students won't have the debt hanging over their heads that we do.

Clinton would like to make college debt-free. In the wake of her nomination over Sanders, she has adopted a part of his plan to make public universities free. (A smart move on her part, considering that a divided party on either side of this election, will ensure the victory of the other side.) Clinton, however, has added conditions to who qualifies for this free education.

While it may seem unfair upfront, this is smart. The last thing we need is for students to start treating college the way they treat high school. U.S. students don't respect education as the opportunity and privilege it is. Anyone who graduated form a public high school has seen student laziness and apathy first hand. While this doesn't apply to everyone, for many in the U.S., when education is free, it's a chore and something to be avoided.

Allowing this mindset to spill over into colleges will hurt our country.

With Clinton's plan to lower college costs for everyone, and to refinance existing student debt, coupled with her assertion that college should not be the only path to success, the U.S. can preserve the respect higher education deserves. Clinton's plans are huge, though. And at least part calls for a national change in how we view those without a college degree. Changing a nation's mindset is a lofty goal.

So no, her plan isn't flawless and it will take a lot to make it work. But at least it exists, and she stands behind it. In a race where neither candidate is exactly who we want, millennials need to pay attention to the candidate who makes a point of addressing the issues important to us.