Know Your Tools
For the last two years, I have asked my students to write an essay answering the question whether school prepares one for work and life. Every single student gave a negative answer: No, school has very little to do with whatever is coming after. Surprise, surprise: school has never prepared for the life after. It has always given some basic skills and knowledge, but practical experience has rarely been transmitted. So, it’s really up to you to get ready for whatever job you’d like to get. What does it really mean? Let me give you some examples. As you know,