Delaying the Real World: A Twentysomething's Guide to Seeking Adventure
by Colleen Kinder
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Author: Colleen KinderEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-01-03
ISBN: 0762421894
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Running Press
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Book Review: A must-read for high school and undergraduate students
Summary: 5 Stars
I very highly recommend this book to undergraduate seniors who have no idea what they want to do after graduating. I borrowed this book from the library, but before finishing chapter 2, I purchased my own copy.
I thought I was doomed to work in a cubicle for the rest of my life. I was worried about building my resume, disappointing my parents, and being able to comfortably support myself, but for what? The author and the many contributors make tons of good points: "corporate slavery only results in more corporate slavery"; "people who start off their twenties doing interesting things usually keep right on doing them, and likewise, the straight and narrow typically (and tragically) remain straight and narrow." This book really inspired me to explore all the nonconventional options out there, and it provides excellent information and ideas on how to pursue those options.
Actually on second thought, I recommend this book to high school seniors and all undergraduate students. It might help you to embrace your passions and choose a college major that is well-suited to your interests. It certainly helped me realize (too late) that I chose the wrong major (all the career assessment tests I took and career counseling I received was inconclusive and really inaccurate). So read this book and don't sell yourself short. I hope you get as much from it as I did.
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