“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
If you ever hear a quote full of satire and truth, it is usually safe to assume that its Mark Twain.
In a perfect world, this statement would not be possible. There should be no confliction between the two. However, in society today, I have a hard time disproving Twain’s message. After four years at a university, I am still not sure what is watered down more, a college business exam or a drink from a city bar.
People used to argue that going to college and GPA was important, for it was a standardized way to distinguish between quality students and potential hires. But in a world of grade inflation, how do you tell the difference? And even when there is a difference between students, it seems that it does not matter anyway. The kid who knows someone from the company will get the job anyways.
So how can we tackle this problem? Or do we just accept that it is the way it is and move on?
The answer is probably a little bit of both. We should still learn what we can from classes and strive for excellence, but this excellence cannot stop outside the classroom. Classes are just the tip of the iceberg for various fields, it is up to us to hone our skills and network to the best of our abilities. For the cream will always rise to the top.
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