The life of college students is full of stories! The things that happen to us on a daily basis are pretty funny and interesting if you think about it. That is what makes a college campus so vivid, all of our fun adventures.
Fear looms every year for those fateful students who take the leap toward further post-
When I applied to the internship program in Korea, the most frequent question I was asked during the interview process was, “Why did you choose your major?”
It is a simple question, but surprisingly, many applicants hesitate when answering.
In Korea, for example, the business major is among the most popular—the average salary is attractive! So many of my friends pursue it, only to switch majors later on because they’ve realized it does not make them happy.
It’s very important to consider certain factors when choosing your career path.
Does sitting in the back of a lecture hall say that you are a bad student to the professor?
It is also easier to sit in the back, especially if you are late. It is also easier to text and not get caught and if you are on your laptop “taking notes” it is easier to check your facebook, the score on the basketball game, or even do your online shopping!
I bring this up because a recent study by USA Today shows that where you sit in a classroom does say something about us!
We have all seen how much our parents work a week...about 40+ hours a week. We have seen how they run their career and seen the time they devote to their job. I see it as a blueprint to how I would approach my career and work hours—hey, if it worked for my parents, it can work for me.
But, according to a report published by Yahoo! Finance there are economists who are suggesting for a 21-hour work week!
Exotic lands and new experiences fill almost every college student’s mind at one time or another but only few (less then 20 percent) will endeavor into a “study-abroad program”. For those who do, the hardest part about the program itself is the return to one’s home country/educational institution.