More Than a Degree

Only one thing is guaranteed if you graduate Mines. It’s not a job or an above average starting salary, as the current economy indicates. It’s not the opportunity to be a leader of industry; for every famous Mines alum, thousands will never have their story told by the Alumni Association. It’s not happiness, money or success. No, the only thing guaranteed by graduating Mines is a piece of paper metal from Mines. The same can be said of any degree, from any school. College is an investment of time and money (or a gamble, depending on your mindset). But you don’t need to wait until commencement to collect some dividends. Everyday you spend in college and everything you engage your time in should be rewarding. In fact, if there’s anything you want from college, it’s more than a degree.

Going, Going, Gone

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