Zeni wrote:
One thing I have noticed from certain students is academic tunnel vision. At my school, the Business School is very competitive with most students entering it in their second year. When these students take general ed stuff, which is where I often meet them, they are more concerned with the grade than with actually learning the material. They go through the motions but often miss what the class is really about. My job would be so much easier if they spent more time discussing the material with me than arguing about their grade.
You know what, you are absolutely right. I see it all the time in high school; I must admit I have been guilty of it more than once. The higher level students are constantly competing with each other and tend to disregard the finer points of education. I will also admit that this habit will follow me into college, but I promise you I will try to limit it as best I can. The problem is, we "honors" or "accelerated" or "advanced placement" - whatever you would like to call it - students constantly have a deluge of social pressure being forced down our throats that says that we have to be the best, and our statistics must always show it. I suppose I am just making an excuse for myself, but you've given me an insight on what I have to work on.
You know, I always remembered you as being exceptionally wise.
Zeni wrote:
My advice is to keep an open mind about your coursework. Some of it you will love, some of it you will hate, but you'll get a general feel for all of it through your 100-200 level courses. Not every major is a license to print your own money, of course, but I'm sure you can find decision making skills in other areas than Business Administration or Pre-Law (Liberal Arts majors, such as English, History, and Poli Sci are known for fostering critical thinking skills for instance).
I have definitely counted out Pre-Law, as it seems limiting, whereas after I receive a Business Administration degree, I can easily go into Law School. I have also heard that Pre-Law is an absolute waste of time, but even if it weren't, I would not take that path. Of course, that is irrelevant to what you said. I see there are many open paths I can take, and when I enter college, I will consider many of them. I may end up switching my major, or perhaps I will stay my current course. It all depends on my experiences as a Business Administration major.
Zeni wrote:
My only sound advice, irrespective of my personal feelings toward certain degrees, is that changing your major is not as bad as some think and that there is no need to be in college more than 5 years (it should be done in 4). Otherwise, just find a major that keeps you intellectually stimulated. Oh, and if you are interested in Grad School, buddy up with your professors once you've gotten on the right track. References are just as important (if not more so in some cases) than grades.
Very well. I will keep in mind to keep myself in good shape for a reference. Your information here is invaluable to me, considering my dearth of personal knowledge relevant to graduate school.
I must thank you for your time and consideration...
...So thank you for your time and consideration.
