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Graduating from college I can say that I am smarter and wiser than when I first arrived. While I say that I am smarter and wiser, I wouldn’t say that college fully prepared me for the ‘real world’. Instead college taught me about international trade theory and how to write a paper in proper MLA form. What college didn’t teach me, I had to learn on my own. From learning how to write and prepare a resume, to interviewing, I like so many others felt that college did little to prepa
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02.05.09
"While I am by no means saying that college hasn’t given me tools to succeed in life, but rather I am saying that college needs to do a better job of giving students realistic preparation."
I kind of half agree with you here. I think it is the role of universities to give students the tools to succeed in life, but it is incumbent upon students to take advantage of the opportunities college gives them. Especially at big universities, there are so many opportunities students can take advantage of, but I don't see many students doing that. The majority of students don't get out of their comfort zone and try new things, and that's why they're feeling like they aren't prepared.
02.05.09
Joseph: I think those are great ideas and agree most students don't use their career center. It would be nice if there was maybe a mandatory one day seminar to graduate that would include a resume workshop (hopefully somewhat tailored to your major or type or major) and maybe basic tips for job searching, cover letters, interviewing and networking. Or how about budgeting? It wouldn't be bad if a lot of this was mandatory in high school as well, the nation would certainly improve with a little more practical, every day basic skills instilled in our high school graduates. Great ideas!
02.05.09
I like how you ended the post with the inspirational words of Dr. Seuss. I did a search and found out why I hadn't heard of them before. They were from his book 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!' dated 1990. The book is too new!
I also like quotes by the famous Albert Einstein such as this one - Education is the progressive realization of our ignorance.
It probably explains why many of us are thirsty on that endless road seeking knowledge and wisdom. I'm still trying to quench my thirst but it isn't getting any better the older I get!
02.05.09
I think we realize in college more about the real world than we think-time management, budgeting, writing, networking etc. I'm often frustrated wishing I had done more internships in college, gone to the career center, spoken with alumni and better prepared my resume for post-graduate life. But the truth is in college we are still finding ourselves and learning the basics that we build upon later.
I'm hopeful though with all of the great site out there for networking and building resume and finding internships, students will be more prepared, a lot has changed since I graduated 2 years go!
love that dr seuss quote
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