Catching up on old times
If you could go back and relive your life during your college years, what would you do differently? I loved my years at Notre Dame, but there are some thing I would have changed.
1. I wouldn’t have graduated in three years. I graduated at age 20 and I wasn’t prepared to go into the working world. The extra year would have given me more maturity and a double-major.
2. I would have picked up a second major in computer systems or some field like that. The Internet was brand new at the time, and though I’ve taught myself a lot of things, I’d love to know more (plus, the pay is much better than teaching!).
3. I would have spent part of the year learning abroad. I could have taken classes in Ireland, in London, or in Germany.
4. I would have taken a class in drawing or painting. I’ve always wanted to learn that. Oh, and photography, too.
What would you do differently if you could go back?
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Suzanne Says:
Hmmmm…. Not party so much?
Rene Says:
Have to agree with Suzanne and would have cut down on the parties. I went to UC-Santa Cruz and the parties were pretty…exotic.
Academically, I probably wouldn’t have changed anything. I do wish I had been more mature and given thought to the future.
I would have hung out with a bigger variety of friends. I would have taken advantage of the extracurricular activities offered by the school: concerts, lectures, etc.
I would have gotten a photocopy of my paper on the Cuban Missle Crisis for my history class. At the time, pc’s weren’t a usual item and a few people had Mac’s. I wrote mine on a typewriter. The TA lost it, disappeared to UCLA and I failed the class. It didn’t end up being a big deal in the long run, but I still get mad at myself for my lack of forthought
katie Says:
College!!!!! I knew I forgot to do something!
Tori Says:
I’m with Katie.
I’ve had a handful of college classes and that’s it. So I guess what I’d do differently is actually GO.
Amy K. Says:
I can’t think of anything I’d do differently. I partied lots and studied enough to get good grades, worked too much…that’s it, I’d work less. The only thing I didn’t do much of was sleep. Things haven’t changed much. (Oh, except one glass of wine and I’m loopy anymore.
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Olga Says:
I’d take computer courses as well. And maybe got a different major. But I did enjoy classes and hanging out with friends, and that I wouldn’t change for sure.