Thoughts before reading "Share or Die - Unprepared" By Sarah Idzik
Sometimes us, teenagers, think we have it all figured out. We are growing up with this mindset of thinking that life is just simply easy. Most of our parents told us to get a "great" education so you can have that "great" career that you need. Most of our teachers and counselors in high school told us to go to a "great" college so you can earn a "great" degree. I'll admit their words will always stick with me. Our parents, teachers, counselors, mentors, and advisors are wonderful people. They have did their job and tried to prepare us for a better future. I cannot say that they didn't give me good advice. I just think they could've gave some truth along with giving the good advice.
My thoughts about college have changed a lot since the discussions we've had in my english composition class. I must say I have a new outlook on college and what it's all about. Before reading "Unprepared", I've figured out that you must be prepared before and after college. Before you attend college you should absolutely have some kind of idea of why you want to attend. After college you should be willing to face challenges. Those challenges could be confusion, devastation, depression, and more. I've learned that graduating from college will not be a "sweet walk in the park surrounded by roses". There will be tough times. You must be prepared.
Thoughts after reading "Share or Die - Unprepared" By Sarah Idzik
I found "Unprepared" so relatable. Sarah wrote about how amazingly easy it was in high school. It seemed as if it was the same way with me. You go through high school being known as the "smart one", then once you step foot in college you realize that you don't know absolutely nothing. I thought it was amusing, because that was the exact way I felt. You spend time with countless numbers of people around at an university and you realize you have so much more to learn. I enjoyed reading her essay simply because she told both aspects of life. She told how college made her learn and mature quickly. I agreed with totally everything she stated in her essay. She stated some exceptional facts. The more you learn, the more you find to learn. She also told about her struggle after college. I wasn't really shocked after reading about her struggle, but it again open my eyes more to understand what could happen after I graduate from college. It is certainly hard to think about, but it is necessary for students in college to know.
You would expect to go right into your career after college, but sometimes it just might not happen the way you dreamed it would. I still believe that futhering your education is right, but you should definitely be prepared for unseen circumstances. She told about her friends' struggles also. They were just like her. Only one of her friends really got a chance to obtain their career. That gained my attention. Sarah Idzik really made me contemplate on my future even more than ever. It is frightening to have paid all that money, listen to all those professors, and finish all those assignments in college and not be able to do what your heart desires in the end. Everyone wants that "great" career that everyone keeps talking about. No one ever tells us our chances of getting those "great" careers. Just like Sarah Idzik, we have to create our own version of the real world. You must have the confidence to search for your personal success.
Thoughts after reading "Share or Die - Quitter" By Emi Gennis
I enjoyed reading "Quitter", a comic strip. It was fun to read and laugh at something that had some serious points to it. I haven't read a comic strip in a long, long time. After reading "Quitter" I would like to read another comic strip by Emi Gennis. The comic strip was based on a story from the recession. It reminded me of "Unprepared" in many ways. It makes you think of the questions most people think of when heading into college and graduating from college. It is also an eye opener to what can happen after college. What I've gained from "Quitter" is just the same thing I gained from "Unprepared". You cannot be a quitter! Success will not come to you, you must work hard for those things you want out of life.
I enjoyed how you stated your pre-reading and post-reading mindset and how you have everything organized. I like your word usage and the post was also very easy to read. The post was a good length and was not boring, resulting in a great post. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand where you`re coming from with your thoughts from before reading "Share or Die". I also came into college with a much different opinion about it than I have now. I always thought it was just what everyone was supposed to do but now I`m not so sure about that. I still believe I need college but I have stopped believing that everyone needs college because for many people its just not worth it anymore. This is a very good blog post and you have some really interesting thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAs all ways, you did a fantastic job! Just piggy backing off of the others, I enjoyed reading your thoughts about college, before after your reading. You kept the post very interesting and I would have definitely continued reading if there were more. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the other commenters. I like how you organized your post as a before and after and I liked how you compared what you were told about college before you came to what you've come to know since. You also did a nice job of connecting your experiences with those of Sarah.
ReplyDeleteI'm really liked the comic "Quitter" as well. I think it shows that comics aren't just for laughs; they can be used to address serious issues as well.