You’ll learn more in the first year of your career than in all 4 years of college.
Why Are You Going to College?
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Over the nearly 25 years I’ve been teaching, I’ve distributed a survey to students at the beginning of every semester. One of the most telling questions on the survey is “Why Are You Going to College?” Of those who answer, the overwhelming response has been “to get a better job.” I understand. That’s the reason […]
Myers-Briggs and DISC assessments freshman year save wasted time changing majors and pursing poor career choices.
On Being Curious
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Asking questions is an activity I’ve encouraged since long before I started teaching. “Ask questions in your classes,” I tell students. Your questions are, at the very least, signals to your professors that indicate you’re interested and engaged. Participation helps you learn more from each class and also makes teaching more satisfying for your professors. […]
You Have Connections
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The alumni association to which you’ll one day belong may seem irrelevant to you now. But chances are, it contains a powerhouse of guidance, ideas, mentorship, and contacts you’ll find useful now as well as after graduation. Many universities’ alumni, both recent and mature, feel they have a common bond: their alma mater. School is […]
