Where is the passion you needed the most?
This quote from an article entitled: "You're not AP kids anymore" by: Nivedita Kulkarni made me think of something Ryan discussed with me once [what seems like] a long time ago.
"High school was about getting into college. But college is different. All over-achievers, please listen closely. School is not about being the best anymore. It's about loving what you do. If you do nothing else as a Wash. U. student, be sure to find your passions (even if it requires five major changes and many, many electives). Don't settle for a "practical" or "smart kid" major. At the end of your Wash. U. experience, be able to say: ________ interests me."
Ryan used to talk about the increasing importance of the actual content learned over the grade earned in college classes and he was right.
I have always said people should major in something they love - as the article says: "all that matters is that you care about what you study".
All of that passion will surely lead you to accomplish great things.
I hope I follow my own advice!
"High school was about getting into college. But college is different. All over-achievers, please listen closely. School is not about being the best anymore. It's about loving what you do. If you do nothing else as a Wash. U. student, be sure to find your passions (even if it requires five major changes and many, many electives). Don't settle for a "practical" or "smart kid" major. At the end of your Wash. U. experience, be able to say: ________ interests me."
Ryan used to talk about the increasing importance of the actual content learned over the grade earned in college classes and he was right.
I have always said people should major in something they love - as the article says: "all that matters is that you care about what you study".
All of that passion will surely lead you to accomplish great things.
I hope I follow my own advice!