Homework #4 (Chapter 4)

"Your major is not your end goal; it's a series of classes that will help you accomplish your goal." (83)

I think I agree with this quote because I think it is really true. I don't think a person's major is the end goal, but it is actually the beginning of a path in college and a career. I also agree with the idea of a major being a series of classes that will help you accomplish your goal. Through your major and the chain of classes that you are supposed to take you, can be able to accomplish your goal of eventually graduating college and starting a career in something that you might like or enjoy. In the end, I think this quote is very inspirational and it also lets students know that a major isn't just the end of the road, there is a lot more to see.

"No apologies, no regrets, no "if only's," and no "I should haves" when it comes to your education." (84)

I really like this quote because it has a strong and determined tone to it. I agree with this quote because education and thinking shouldn't be downplayed or taken lightly. It should be held in importance. I also believe if their were any mistakes or bad decisions made regarding one's education, I don't think sitting around regretting and thinking in the "shoulda, woulda, coulda" context is of any help. I believe thinking like that is a waste of time and that if s one is a position or circumstance similar to this they should try to get themselves out of it by taking smart actions. I don't think feeling sorry for yourself and regretting things is going to help you but I think it will only throw you in a depression. If there is something that you don't like about your major or education, don't feel sorry for yourself or regret it but try to get it together by working on finding a positive solution.You should work towards something that feels right to you.

"Getting the most of your academic experience isn't just about attending classes, writing papers, and taking exams. It's about delving into fields of study that will expand your mind and help you develop new connections. Your classroom experience can be the start of a new world and open up career opportunities you didn't even know existed." (86)

I really liked this quote, I felt impressed with it. I think I agree with this quote because now-a-days many college students just "want to get it over with." They don't really consider how these classes may help them in the future, but I think through this quote, college students could be inspired to go deeper into the education they are paying for, if not with money, with their time and energy. I think if we are putting effort into these classes, we should be able to pull something out of it to use in the future. I think this quote really caught my eye because it felt like it was pushing readers to look for more in their education rather then just grades, homework, and exams. I think that this quote was trying to ask "what are you getting out of these classes besides grades? do they make you think deeper about things?" But I also feel that many people don't have time to sit down and think, we live in a fast paced world, where we all have many things to do and take care of. So I guess, in the end, it's left to the individual, if they really want to open up their mind or not, if they actually have the time for that sort of thing.