Quote:College isn't just a jobs training program.

 

Exactly.

 

I majored in Business, got a BBA at UNF with a focus in accounting. I never worked a day as an accountant, I'd rather stick knitting needles in my ears. After a few months of floundering about, looking for a job in accounting I didn't want, I signed up for an intensive computer programming training course (8 hours per day, 5 days a week for 9 months), got an internship with the COJ that led to a 20 year career in their IT division. Ironically, the reason I was chosen for the internship was my accounting training, as they needed analysts for their financial systems - budget, payroll and accounting.

 

Despite the more pragmatic benefits from the business and accounting courses, I cherished the history, humanities, art and music appreciation, and English courses I was required to take. I feel sorry for anyone not exposed to more than whatever knowledge they need to earn a living.

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