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Essay / College and career development

Develop Your Skills and Characters: Mastering Yourself in College

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A MOMENT TO CONSIDER

Kefei looks back on engineering education as preparation for work that may extend far beyond a chosen major. He highlights analytical thinking, problem solving, organization, and collaboration as abilities developed through difficult courses and projects.

The essay places character beside technical knowledge: consistency, resilience, and considered risk taking are central to his account of college growth. Its invitation is to approach demanding work as practice for future challenges and changing responsibilities.

A reading note on the published post. The complete piece, photographs, and conversation are on Koffeemocha.

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TAKE IT WITH YOU

Which difficult learning experience developed a quality you still rely on?

A question to carry into your day, or your next conversation over coffee.

Published Aug 8, 2024. Reading time estimated at 220 words per minute.
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