Tip for Anyone Starting University or College
“I guess looking back, the thing I'd like to have known is that what one learns at university are methods to find answers, rather than the answer itself. Because of this, to anyone starting their university experience, I would advise to keep an open mind and use the time to look beyond their specialist subject, to find connections with other disciplines and prepare for the future of their profession, not its past or present.
And as a bonus, I would suggest they use the opportunity to learn about themselves at the same time as they expand their specialist knowledge. Getting to know people who have lived different experiences, seeing oneself through their eyes, inviting them to teach you about their culture and sharing yours with them will be a personal upgrade that will last a lifetime.”
This is the tip for anyone starting university or college that Cristina shared as part of an article by Built by Us, the Social Enterprise behind Fluid, the mentoring programme where Cristina volunteers annually since 2013.
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