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Kameron
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?What is the key for college
Every time I think about college it just a lot i want to play basketball for a college or professional.
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Ryan McSorley
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College is not for everyone, but for many, it's a great option. The most valuable thing I took away from college was me showing myself that I can finish something. I also feel this is what employers are looking for. My profession is not what I majored in, in fact, not even close. But I did learn a lot in college. I learned how to do things on my own, without my parents telling me to. This gave me responsibility, which eventually turned in to self respect and self appreciation.
We all have dreams of being great, and that's a good thing! But no great person just ended up being great. They had to work hard to get there. If you want to be a professional basketball player, you need to work hard at your craft, every single day. You also need good coaching. One of the best things college can offer is a structured program. If you can get in to a college AND play basketball for for that school/University, than you will have an opportunity to get the benefits of college while also mastering your craft. A true win/win.
College won't be easy. It will challenge you, push you to your edge, make you uncomfortable. All of these things are good. Anyone who's successful will tell you that being uncomfortable is a good thing. It gives you perspective and allows you to grow as a person. Look for these things in life! I continually ask myself what is hard, and I go do that. It could be writing, reading, speaking in public, working out, it doesn't matter. Seek those things that make you uncomfortable and do that.
And with that, while college isn't easy, neither is life. In fact, life is harder. In college you are surrounded by your peers who all have the same goal... to graduate. When you're surrounded by people who are like-minded, you will grow with them. In life, you will have to seek those people out, and they are not always easy to find. This is what makes life difficult. College will allow you to transition from living under guardianship (parents, family, foster, etc.) to living on your own as an adult. College is a little of both worlds.
You got this!
Write your 1 day goal, 1 week goal, 1 month goal, 1 year goal, 2 year goal, 5 year goal.
Work on your 1 day goal first, and go from there.
Always think, what do I need to do to achieve my "next" goal.
Seek out difficult or uncomfortable things.
We all have dreams of being great, and that's a good thing! But no great person just ended up being great. They had to work hard to get there. If you want to be a professional basketball player, you need to work hard at your craft, every single day. You also need good coaching. One of the best things college can offer is a structured program. If you can get in to a college AND play basketball for for that school/University, than you will have an opportunity to get the benefits of college while also mastering your craft. A true win/win.
College won't be easy. It will challenge you, push you to your edge, make you uncomfortable. All of these things are good. Anyone who's successful will tell you that being uncomfortable is a good thing. It gives you perspective and allows you to grow as a person. Look for these things in life! I continually ask myself what is hard, and I go do that. It could be writing, reading, speaking in public, working out, it doesn't matter. Seek those things that make you uncomfortable and do that.
And with that, while college isn't easy, neither is life. In fact, life is harder. In college you are surrounded by your peers who all have the same goal... to graduate. When you're surrounded by people who are like-minded, you will grow with them. In life, you will have to seek those people out, and they are not always easy to find. This is what makes life difficult. College will allow you to transition from living under guardianship (parents, family, foster, etc.) to living on your own as an adult. College is a little of both worlds.
You got this!
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Roberto Fernandez
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Kameron,
Look at college as the great enabler. In my opinion that is the "key".
I would say that unless you want to pursue a trade, college it is always worth it if you want to get really ahead on a "white collar" type of profession. It doesn't have to be a "fancy" college. In corporate America, college still counts and it is actually a requirement for many positions. If you are thinking on getting into business yourself, college is just a great stepping stone.
College provides you with the opportunity of knowing things that otherwise, chance alone might not bring across. Additionally, with the right attitude, college is also a great place to build and expand the social networks that will come-in very handy in your future.
Like I said, unless you want to get into the trades, where a great living can also be made or some artistic expressions where talent is most important: college should be a great experience for you.
Good Luck !!!
Look at college as the great enabler. In my opinion that is the "key".
I would say that unless you want to pursue a trade, college it is always worth it if you want to get really ahead on a "white collar" type of profession. It doesn't have to be a "fancy" college. In corporate America, college still counts and it is actually a requirement for many positions. If you are thinking on getting into business yourself, college is just a great stepping stone.
College provides you with the opportunity of knowing things that otherwise, chance alone might not bring across. Additionally, with the right attitude, college is also a great place to build and expand the social networks that will come-in very handy in your future.
Like I said, unless you want to get into the trades, where a great living can also be made or some artistic expressions where talent is most important: college should be a great experience for you.
Good Luck !!!
Derek Kraus
Workforce Planning BP
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Beaverton, Oregon
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Derek’s Answer
Kameron -
Based off your question, if you're capable of playing basketball and want to pursue that as your career you need to do the research around what schools have the best program / education combined. This means you'll need to ensure your grades in high school are above average to get into one of those schools like Duke or Kentucky as well as be a top 100 player in the country. If you aren't exactly at that level, do the research and pinpoint some programs that you think you'd have the ability to play and start reaching out to the coaches. I did this and ended up as a walk on before finishing my college career as a top 25 ranked athlete in the country. That is for the sports side, but the education side is important because 1 out of every 1,000 college athletes may go pro so you need something to fall back on. The education has allowed me to follow a career in an area I found exciting in school with Nike which lets me stay connected with the sports I love. Good luck and do the research plus hard work of connecting with the schools you find beneficial.
Based off your question, if you're capable of playing basketball and want to pursue that as your career you need to do the research around what schools have the best program / education combined. This means you'll need to ensure your grades in high school are above average to get into one of those schools like Duke or Kentucky as well as be a top 100 player in the country. If you aren't exactly at that level, do the research and pinpoint some programs that you think you'd have the ability to play and start reaching out to the coaches. I did this and ended up as a walk on before finishing my college career as a top 25 ranked athlete in the country. That is for the sports side, but the education side is important because 1 out of every 1,000 college athletes may go pro so you need something to fall back on. The education has allowed me to follow a career in an area I found exciting in school with Nike which lets me stay connected with the sports I love. Good luck and do the research plus hard work of connecting with the schools you find beneficial.
Aaron Holloway
Mortgage Operations-Closing Specialist
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Detroit, Michigan
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Aaron’s Answer
Hello,
College can be a wonderful experience. By attending college you can learn a litany of subjects and concentrate on a profession that interest you. At college you will meet all types of new people, develop relationships that last long into adulthood. While attending college I studied, business, history, science, African American Studies as well as other courses. Those studies prepare you for life, and provide a benefit years after graduation. You will be able to attend sporting events, and the parties in college are off the chain! There are many organizations you can join in college to link up with other students with similar interests. Lastly, if you are a ball player now your tuition can be paid for by getting a scholarship, and also now college athletes get paid through NIL deals (Name, Image, & Likeness). I recommend attending your schools college fair or visiting a campus near home to get the feel to see if college is for you.
Good luck.
College can be a wonderful experience. By attending college you can learn a litany of subjects and concentrate on a profession that interest you. At college you will meet all types of new people, develop relationships that last long into adulthood. While attending college I studied, business, history, science, African American Studies as well as other courses. Those studies prepare you for life, and provide a benefit years after graduation. You will be able to attend sporting events, and the parties in college are off the chain! There are many organizations you can join in college to link up with other students with similar interests. Lastly, if you are a ball player now your tuition can be paid for by getting a scholarship, and also now college athletes get paid through NIL deals (Name, Image, & Likeness). I recommend attending your schools college fair or visiting a campus near home to get the feel to see if college is for you.
Good luck.