What a Northwestern grad would do differently

MTnest2
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:47:38 +0000

" Northwestern is billed as a place that is guaranteed to prepare you for a life of leadership in the field of your choice. It didn’t do that for anyone I know. Most of my friends are unemployed and live with their parents."
Hi KnowBefore- I am a mom of a 2008 grad. I thought perhaps I can give some advice from a different perspective.
1, There are NO guarantees. Unfortunately you and my daughter graduated in an economic slump. You are doing far better than many, including my daughter who has a college degree but is also disabled. You think it is difficult to find a job? count your blessings.
2. Make a change- Perhaps you can join “Teach American” or the Peace Corps. It will really put your life in perspective and you will be able to give back.
3. I remember when my younger brother graduated college (I’m 16 yrs older). He thought he could get out of school- make 80,000 in a great job and save the world. He learned fast- he started at the bottom and pay his dues. Life is not a straight line…there are ALOT of curves…> Eventually he did get that 80,000 job…2 yrs ago he got laid off…lost everything , including his house.There are no guarentees. He learned alot about life, what is truly important and he survived.This week he starts a great job with NIKE.
4. You have a college degree from a great University. That you will always have, My youngest has applied to the Medill School of journalism. We’ll see. SOunds like you are in a slump…But you will make it. Search your soul. It is not all about money. Find your passion.
Blessing-