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> that you’re head over heels excited about. How are you supposed to know passion at 18? I do alumni interviewing for my college and most kids have no singular
by acconrad 8y ago
> that you’re head over heels excited about.
How are you supposed to know passion at 18? I do alumni interviewing for my college and most kids have no singular passion they want to pursue (and more often than not, they are hoping college will help them find that passion).
And I don't blame them. Finding a singular passion to center a degree around at a young age is not the norm. And yet we put a lot of pressure on our kids to be specialists before they're even able to vote. It's a very difficult situation to put children through.
- 52-6F-62 8y agoDo you think it’s that uncommon? I’ve immersed myself in literature, music, and technology since a young age—initially went to school for English and left my coursework to work. I’ve spent my entire career working in fields that interested me when I was young. My favourite part has been working to blend my interests. Though you’re probably onto something about the pressure put on kids to fit an existing need rather than exploring possibilities. My personal experience would have me think so at least.