My son Owen began his college career this past year at Xavier University in Cincinnati. It was interesting to see how various people who asked him what major he had chosen offered their style of advice to him. I think he made the right choice, but it will be a while before we know.
The education many college freshmen begin pursuit of today will be obsolete by the time they graduate four years later. Education is and always has been a constant pursuit. Learning to learn well is the only possible way to compete in the future. It really always has been that way, but in the past you could have a career and retire before your industry of choice made your education obsolete.
Our world is changing faster than anyone can change with it. Can you beat the pace of change by being the one causing the change? No way. Continue reading
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