Engineering College Beyond a Degree

Heading off to college is a really exciting time in your life. You’ve probably chosen to study a Branch that you love, or think will lead to a career in a particular field, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, you realize that you don’t want to work in that particular sector or you find another vocation after a while.  Whatever happens, it’s important to know that college is about way more than a Degree and university curriculum. There are many other advantages which will benefit you for the rest of your life. 

These include:

Gaining independence

College is often the first time that people leave their hometown and need to fend for themselves. Independence is a great skill to cultivate. You’ll become responsible for your own time, activities, shopping and cleaning as well as keeping on top of your studies, there’s no one there to do it for you. It can take a little while to get the hang of, but that’s what college is for, making mistakes and working things out.

Expanding your view of the world

It’s easy to see the world through the goldfish bowl of your hometown. If you’ve not traveled much in your life, then going to college can really open up the world for you, even if you’re studying close to home. Suddenly, you’re surrounded by different types of people, backgrounds, and opinions. It’s often this realization that causes people to rethink their choices for the future.

Making friends for life

The friends you make in college are special ones. Sharing this important time in your life can build bonds that last for the rest of your life. You also get the chance to make friends with people from outside of your local area, not just the people who have to go to the same school. Having a good group of friends in college is important for a lot of reasons, including helping you to cope with being away from family, the pressures of studying, and developing a good social life.

Study skills

Learning and studying are Important skills. As you go through your career, you will need to use these skills all the time. It could be conducting research, taking further qualifications, or getting a project over the line. So even if you don’t use the knowledge you’ve gained while studying, you have definitely learned a wealth of new skills.

 FROM : ELESAite Sudesh Rampurkar
Assistant Web Developer, ELESA