Where do students from directional universities go after graduation?

emeraldkity4
Mon, 19 May 2014 06:01:34 +0000

I hope this thread isnt too old to bump, but we just spent the weekend in Ds college town attending parents weekend and walking and eating.
It was gratifying to see her so excited about her program and to hear how much she admires & appreciates her profs.
One in particular she cant stop talking about and Im thinking its a good thing that she is graduating since he is also retiring after more than 40 years at the college. <:-P

While IMO WWU is one of the best schools in the region, my post isnt so much to spread the word about Western, but to point out that there are many hidden gems across the country.
Schools that dont have prestigious law or medical schools attached, but where students are getting personal attention from profs who are there because they want to teach undergrads, and who have been fortunate enough to work at a school that appreciates & supports them.

This time of year, some students may be feeling embarrassed and disappointed that for whatever reason they will be attending a school that not many outside of their region know much about, and those that have heard of it may have it wrong. Schools are generally much more than " a party school", or a school with a crappy football program, but it is far enough away so they dont feel pressured to live at home.

My daughter ended up at Western because on paper it was the best choice, academically & financially for her at the time. But she wasnt jazzed about it, like many students feel they need to be. However, she has a good head on her shoulders and she made it work for her. In doing so, I wonder if she didnt find out more about herself & her capabilities than if she was lucky enough to be at a school that was a perfect fit from the get go.
After all, life is much more about hard work and making the most of your choices, than luck.
:)