Spring Break
College waste of time
After five years, future uncertain, full of debt
Derrick Harris
Issue date: 10/17/02 Section: Editorial/Opinion
Since then I have also been dealt crushing blows to other dreams. My dream of playing professional football never really panned out. Hell, I never even played college football. And, for the time being, my goal of being World's Strongest Man seems unlikely at best. I'm not overly pessimistic, however, as I have a new plan.
During my rock star phase, I often read magazines like "Metal Edge," "Rip" and "Circus." Perhaps this journalism degree could land me a job at one of those prestigious publications. I could live vicariously through actual musicians while making some use of my degree. If this goal doesn't come to fruition, though, I'll just have to give up on being legit.
"New Jersey or Bust" – that will be my new motto. It's never too late to move to the armpit of America and start running numbers. If Tony Soprano has taught me anything, it's that the "waste management" field can be very rewarding. A college degree should qualify me for a fairly rewarding life in crime. At the very least, I should be able to afford a car with an engine that hasn't been around the world and back. At this point, it's all I can ask for.
During my rock star phase, I often read magazines like "Metal Edge," "Rip" and "Circus." Perhaps this journalism degree could land me a job at one of those prestigious publications. I could live vicariously through actual musicians while making some use of my degree. If this goal doesn't come to fruition, though, I'll just have to give up on being legit.
"New Jersey or Bust" – that will be my new motto. It's never too late to move to the armpit of America and start running numbers. If Tony Soprano has taught me anything, it's that the "waste management" field can be very rewarding. A college degree should qualify me for a fairly rewarding life in crime. At the very least, I should be able to afford a car with an engine that hasn't been around the world and back. At this point, it's all I can ask for.