At this point in my college career, the light at the end of the tunnel is getting larger. Time is running out and oddly enough I am not too sad about nor am I that happy either. So far, after spending thousands of dollars to have the privilege of sitting in a classroom to absorb as much information as possible, I believe that the most important thing that I have learned is just social and life skills in general. Growing up I constantly heard about the "college experience" - something in which I believed to be some magical thing. Looking back at all of the stress of tests, enjoyment of the weekends, and time spent doing homework I can honestly say that I did get the "college experience" I just never knew it at the time.
The past two years just were not the same as the first three in the sense of the excitement I had of just being at college. Going to college and being in a larger town (big compared to 5,000 people) has taught me a lot. Being in a classroom with more than 20 other kids had taught me a lot as well. I do believe that there is a difference in experiences in which people who have the "college experience" have than those who do not. Yes, ultimately the degree on the wall gets you the job but you can never go back and get that "college experience"; live it up.
I understand what you're saying, Miles. I think we all approach college with certain expectations in mind. Our experiences don't always line up with our expectations, but I believe that is a mixed blessing. I also think it is a good standard for life in general. When you are a young person, you have an ideal of what college, or marriage, or what your first job, or starting a family of your own will be like. Sometimes we are disappointed and other times these experiences are beyond our best imaginings. We learn a lot through both types of experiences. As your degree comes to a close I wish you the best with your teaching career and all other future endeavors. May your future always be bright, my friend. Yes, that sure did just sound like a cheesy year book signing, but I mean every word. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you even though I never really had the university experience. I started off a tech school technically so I never lived in a dorm or some of the other things that universities offer. But I did get the experience of meeting new people working hard to make it to the next level. I also have to say I too am looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel and a little freaked as well because I just don't know what I will do with the free time that I used in classes and studying. And I'm glad that you were able to get that college experience.
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