Spring Break
Letters to the Editor
Issue date: 11/2/09 Section: Opinion
My husband and I took our grandchildren, ages 3 and 2 1/2, trick or treating at the residence halls this year. I just had to offer my sincere gratitude to all the students that took the time and energy to do this for the area children. Our grandkids had so much fun. They were a little hesitant at first but all the students were so kind and the time that they took with everything was above and beyond! It was such a pleasant experience for all of us. Thank you WIU students! I know two little children who think you are some of the greatest people ever!
-Mary L. Howe
In response to your recent editorial, "Rude Awakenings in the Real World," I would just like to say, BRAVO! You have hit the nail on the head. No person should ever expect to be given anything. All of us are on our own out here and it is up to each one of us as to how we will conduct our professional and personal lives. Once you enroll in the university and have paid the tuition, fees, etc., all you have paid for is the right to try to get an education. Paying the price does not guarantee that you will get your degree or a career.
The job market is extremely competitive, because it runs on supply and demand ratios. If you choose to enter into a career field that is in demand, you may do well. If you choose to enter into a career field where there are more job seekers than jobs, you may have a harder time. The key word in all of this is choice. Each one of us has the freedom to choose how we live our lives but with this freedom comes the responsibility for those choices.
There is more to getting a career than a great resume and GPA. You must have experience before you graduate. I am speaking of internships, and not just one but possibly two or even three. Having these internships does not guarantee employment, but will definitely enhance your possibilities.
The key is for you to figure out where your education, experience, skills and talents fit into the job market. Offices such as ours are here to assist students with these things, but ultimately it is up to each student as to how they will conduct their life.
-Mary L. Howe
In response to your recent editorial, "Rude Awakenings in the Real World," I would just like to say, BRAVO! You have hit the nail on the head. No person should ever expect to be given anything. All of us are on our own out here and it is up to each one of us as to how we will conduct our professional and personal lives. Once you enroll in the university and have paid the tuition, fees, etc., all you have paid for is the right to try to get an education. Paying the price does not guarantee that you will get your degree or a career.
The job market is extremely competitive, because it runs on supply and demand ratios. If you choose to enter into a career field that is in demand, you may do well. If you choose to enter into a career field where there are more job seekers than jobs, you may have a harder time. The key word in all of this is choice. Each one of us has the freedom to choose how we live our lives but with this freedom comes the responsibility for those choices.
There is more to getting a career than a great resume and GPA. You must have experience before you graduate. I am speaking of internships, and not just one but possibly two or even three. Having these internships does not guarantee employment, but will definitely enhance your possibilities.
The key is for you to figure out where your education, experience, skills and talents fit into the job market. Offices such as ours are here to assist students with these things, but ultimately it is up to each student as to how they will conduct their life.
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