Although, “distance learning” has become more popular over the years, community college students are getting younger and universities are shirking. Nevertheless, the social, experiences that colleges and vocational schools provide are paramount to any online universities. Because of face-to-face interaction with students, teachers, and “hands-on” experience when, “preparing for a career”. Interacting with other students can determine how successful you are in college. Most instructors will have students work in groups, because in small groups student tend to talk more and can get a better understanding of the information. College can be default at times and some courses may require some help. So having study group can be really helpful. For example, a course may require taking notes, you will miss things at times so, having that person there that will help correct your notes, or that will let you copy their notes when you miss class. So it’s very important that you make friends and or associates in your classes.
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When preparing for a career, “hands on” experience is very important, most jobs require it. In the essay, “Preparing for a Career”, Derek Bok says, “60 percent of Arts and Science professors do not even think that preparing for a good job is a particularly important goal for undergraduates.” That isn’t a way to think when it comes to a career. The reason students attend college is to get a certificate, saying they are capable of performing a job. Hands-on experience is never a bad thing. As a college student, it’s very important that you focus on school and not a job. Unfortunately some students work to help support themselves and their families, not to gain experience. At times this can become a bit overwhelming, and could create a very serious problem
This brings me to surrounding yourself with positive people. Having positive people around …show more content…
When preparing for a career, “hands on” experience is very important, most jobs require it. In the essay, “Preparing for a Career”, Derek Bok says, “60 percent of Arts and Science professors do not even think that preparing for a good job is a particularly important goal for undergraduates.” That isn’t a way to think when it comes to a career. The reason students attend college is to get a certificate, saying they are capable of performing a job. Hands-on experience is never a bad thing. As a college student, it’s very important that you focus on school and not a job. Unfortunately some students work to help support themselves and their families, not to gain experience. At times this can become a bit overwhelming, and could create a very serious problem