Did college prepare you for a real-life job?

I only went to college for a year before deciding that was enough for me. I took some time off, and then went to cosmetology school a few months later. And I did do hair from the time I graduated in 2003 until I stopped working to stay home with my son full time, in April of this year. When I was in college, most of the classes I took were core classes, speech classes, and literature classes. That's always been what interests me most. As far as helping me, my job now is writing articles for a magazine, so I guess they probably did help some, though I still write in my own way. I don't necessarily follow all the rules, but I can still get my point across. My editor hasn't complained yet. :)

Getting a college education help me open doors in the working world. That's all, open door, the rest of the journey is really up to the work performance. Education refines my thinking, trained my critical thinking, analysing abilities. I would say it did not prepare me for a real-life job. It is also interesting to note that many successful entrepreneur did not complete college or even high school. They are usually people with high drive, or have suffered from a poor background early in life, which makes them more determine to succeed in life. On the other hand, most graduate choose the safe route of getting a well paying job, in the comfort of air-conditioned office, climbing the corporate ladder, instead of taking risk and venturing out on their own.

went to college 3 times- for 3 degrees- The first was criminal justice. Man that was a hoot- Fun, exciting, gross, hard, demanding all at once. Crime scene labs, finger printing, photography, pistols, running, autopsies, forensics… A lot of fun- I don’t use any of it now! Second degree—accounting- I use it all the time- I’m an accountant! 3rd degree—More accounting coupled with finance… Use it all the time as well- in my job and personal life.

I didn't go to college until I was 33 yrs old. I got an Associates Degree in Business Management. The first job I had after I graduated was an Office Assistant which was difficult for me because I was not trained in Secretarial work. My typing skills sucked and I had no clue how to run a dictaphone and I had to do both. I thought it was a good starting point though. As time went on I ended up actually creating my own job. As I learned more and more about computers and office programs my job kept changing. When I lost my job after 6 yrs. I finally got to use what I'd learned in college and started my own home based business. I did really well until my Fibromyalgia and arthritis kicked in. That kind of put an end to that. One of these days I'll find something that's not quite so physical that I can handle and start another business. It's not the easiest thing to do when you don't know from one day to the next how you're going to feel. But I'll find something eventually and be able to get some money coming in. Right now I have my band and myLot and that keeps me busy.

Well, I studied English Literature in College and I didn't choose to be a teacher (just not my personality!). I don't think what we have studied in college would necessary define our paths! I notice though the soft skills we obtained during our college years help a great deal though. I learned critical thinking and being more analytical during college, and those really help me in life, not just career aspects.

No I don't think it. My subject was fully for academic career and it actually had nothing such to teach for real life job, i must try for a academic position but if for any reason i have to go for the job like what you told something related to criminal justice etc then i would be in trouble. If i have to teach my students my subject i can do it and only that what i can do and i am not able to do any thing else for living, but i think there are many subjects out there which must include the real training during the college year

I am glad to say my major at college was English. It also prepared my real-life job after I graduated from college. I have been engaged in English teaching for twenty-four years long and I love my job as always. I don't think that I will change my job until I get retired.

i dont think so...because college not prepare for real life..i think college not guaranted in real world be can success have worker in office,goverment,etc..i believe we can success if hard work