Myths and truths about university life

Before beginning college, many students have a preconceived idea of ​​what university life is like, which does not look too much like reality. Normally, in life nothing is white or black, and it could not be otherwise in terms of life as a university student: Not all are parties, not everything is study, nor careers are the only key to succeeding it is true that "they are not worth anything" ... And what are your expectations of your student life at a university residence?

Choose your university degree to earn a lot of money

Achieving or not professional success is not always synonymous with earning or not much money. For us, success is to do what you like. If you have already been in our residence for students, you will have seen on the wall, very great, one of our favorite phrases "Do what you want and you will never work a day in your life".

In addition, you must know that no career will make you automatically rich and if you choose a profession that does not enthrall you, it will be harder to get away with it. Choose the one you love and, whether you're a millionaire or not, you will have triumphed in life.

If I have not been a good student at the institute, I will not be able to get a university degree

Many students are not good at their school or college stage simply because they teach them, they do not just interest them. The key factor is motivation. Unlike the school or the institute, in the university the classes will be linked to the career that you have chosen. The subjects will be more in line with your interests and tastes, which is much more motivating.

The university is only for families with economic resources

This is already an idea of ​​the past, more ingrained in previous generations. While it is true that there are private universities available to few pockets, there are high-level public universities and affordable placements. In addition, there are currently many state funding and support programs, such as scholarships.

If you have not been a star student, this does not imply that you can not access a scholarship. Although some scholarships are aimed especially at students with academic excellence, there are others that are not as rigorous as the qualifications and evaluate other abilities.

Nothing that you learn at university is applicable to the labor market.

While it is true that the experience you acquire in a job is key to your professional development, it is also true that there are knowledge, values ​​and competences that you will only obtain from university education. Academic programs of universities are constantly updated to adapt to the demands of the labor market. In addition, at the university you can develop and inspire yourself with leading professionals in your area, and exchange ideas with other students.

These and other myths of university life will be disassembled by itself when the university begins. In addition, each student lives this stage in a different way, so forget about preconceived ideas and start your course at the university and your life at the residence of students with the best attitude and all the desire. It will undoubtedly be an unforgettable stage of your life.