Don’t let your academics distract you
Ive been on a sabitical of sorts (excuse) living and studying in Bangkok on a semester exchange program. In my time abroad I’ve had the best experience of my life so far meeting new people and getting to know different Asian cultures, but my entrepreneurhip has suffered accordingly.
In my distraction from online business and entrepreneurship ventures, I’m not particularly bothered by how traveling has affected me, but instead im a bit hot and bothered about myelf letting school and academic things get in the way. I must constantly remind myself: Don’t let college distract you.
1. Time for life
College is a time to live, grow, and nurture yourself in more ways than just academics. As long as you get decent grades, you’re always eligible for anything business related careers afterwards. You can always make up excuses in an interview anyways for a few poor marks.
2. Experience is more important
I mentioned excuses in interviews if you choose to enter the rat race upon graduation– but they’re probably not even necessary if you have experiences to speak to. Your desire for good grades should always be second to your desire to have great, relevant experience. No exceptions.
3. Most academics aren’t that applicable by themselves
I like business and entrepreneurship, so im a business-finance major. Even though the course content fits my interests perfectly and is somewhat novel to me, most of the things I study I don’t personally want to do when im older. I’d rather pay someone else to do it. I don’t actually dream on implementing activity based accounting processes in my factory when im older. What’re the chances ill run a factory? If so, why would I want to implement an accounting system personally? Many topics in academics are great to be aware of, but an entrepreneur’s time is better spent running and growing a business rather than servicing it.
While I imply nobody should care about grades, it’s not the whole story. If you’re a balls to the wall entrepreneur, that idea is applicable to you. But a large proportion of College-Startup readers are on the edge and bit about whether to to be a true entrepreneur or join the rate race. Many are uncertain of their immediate future upon graduation, much like myself. While I know I need to be an entrepreneur sometime, I’ll probably get some formal work experience when I graduate, so it’s all about a healthy balance.
The main point is re-evaluate your life continually and if you’re getting too wrapped up in school, don’t. There’s a lot more to school in grades, and you’ll have a much more productive, enjoyable, and lucrative college career if you realize this sooner rather than later.
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