nothing in particular

I figure now that writing is going to be a major part of my life, I might as well start writing for the fun of it. This blog isn't something that I intend for others to read, but more for my own uses, as a journal of sorts where I can freely write about anything and everything I want, and as a tool for me to reflect on not only my life, but also my abilities as a writer. I'm not good at the moment, grammer's a HUGE bitch at times. Hopefully with enough practice, I can write more eloquently and form more cohesive bodies of work that don't feel all over the place with ideas (possible that I'm ADD lite).

Now on to my news...

Today marks the start of the new school quarter here at UC Davis. To me, it's just ten more weeks til I'm outta here for good, it's no secret that I despise the place. Hell, just take a look around, just grass... and cows. All flat land. Boredom to the nth degree. Now, I'm not saying that I hate the people there, certainly better that the douchebags you meet in high school. My problem with the school is just a general lack of interesting classes.

As much as I hate college at this point, I can't help but wonder if education still means the same thing. Everyone expects the smart people in highschool to attend a prestigious school such as Harvard, UC Berkeley or any Ivy-league school. It certainly is a great networking tool, just look at Obama. He got most of his help in his presidential campaign from colleagues he went to school with. My problem with college is simply the illusion it creates. Does smart equate to our definition of education?

There certainly has to be a point where the school no longer becomes part of the educational equation. Ask any teenager what their plans are after highschool and most would say "I'm gonna get an education", which is fine. I feel though, that the defintition of education has become something along the lines of being a success which, in my opinion is not necessarily the case. Why is it that some people who never attended any schools after highschool managed to make a better living than others who have graduated from a four year educational institution? I guess the simple answer is that these people know what to do with their life, or at least more so than some. I'm not trashing people who go to college, no. I simply think how ridiculous it is for some people to expect that college is the gateway to money. Most of it is hard work and determination, and hopefully passion for your area of interest.

College can be a wonderful place, as long as you know in your gut that you belong there, because there is something that you have to learn from the institution. I guess that makes me an outsider of sorts, I never did learned much from highschool and once college started, didn't learn it there either. I guess the thing is, make learning a priority. It shouldn't matter what it is, and be open minded.