Disheatening story in the NY Times

<p>Both SMP and FP offer great anecdotes that job-seekers of any age should take to heart. Too many people think that doing a co-op/internship or attending “the” school is the magic ticket to a well-paying job. The education and experience merely lay the groundwork for it, and it’s up to the student to work hard and network to get there. Some people (again, not just young adults) see the eggs, butter, and flour on the counter and expect them to come together to make a cake. They don’t consider that they have to find the recipe, learn the techniques, and do the work to bake the cake.</p>

<p>Attending Smith or any other college is not going to get you a job. But I think that the skills, support, and network at Smith go a long way toward helping students find employment.</p>