Fletcher:
I appreciate the viewpoint that smaller private colleges do have some
merit, but do not write off the larger public universities. I attended
one of the largest in the Big Ten and have many wonderful things to say
about it. Some of the things that were noted are true. There is not as
much personal attention and you do deal much more with a TA than a
Professor. But once you get into the business world there is not a great
deal of personal attention either you are forced to perform on your own.
In my opinion a degree is simply something to hang on the wall. What you
do with it is your business or problem. Short of some of the Ivy league
schools (Name Recognition) I am not sure that it makes much difference
where you go to school. The real difference, if you work for me is how
you perform. You are just starting in the real world, keep an open mind.
You seem slightly favoring the smaller private schools, I would site
myself as an example, I attended a large Big Ten University, enjoyed a
incredible 5 years there, was a binge drinker, and very social. Now I am
at the top of my game in the OD field in only 4 years. I have exceeded
many of my peers that chose smaller private schools simply through
ambition, drive and NETWORKING, something that I believe the small schools
lack. College is more than academics it is a social learning experience
as well. You will soon realize this, I am not saying that you do not
already know this, but there are many graduates that come from the purely
academic environment and you cannot take them out in public with a client.
After 3 drinks they think this guy is their best friend.
I guess what I am saying is you must look at the whole package, what
assets and potential liabilities does the person bring to the table.
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