College vs The Real World

College vs. “The Real World”BY NATHAN FOX

Similarities:-Learning-Everyday is a Challenge/Adventure-Help is always available

Differences:-Hypothetical vs. genuine application-Knowledge retention-Approach to solutions

Difference: Hypothetical vs. Genuine Application

School: -Simplified problems-Ideal conditions-Numbers based-“When am I ever going to use this?”

The Real World: -Actual chemical plants-Non-ideal conditions-Logic/concept based

School: Hypothetical The Real World:Genuine Application

Difference: Knowledge RetentionSchool:

-Cram for tests-Material forgotten quickly

The Real World: -A project is a large puzzle-Can’t learn and forget-Ready for customer’s questions

School: Knowledge Retention

The Real World: Knowledge Retention

Difference: Approach to Solutions

School: -Prof gives you a problem-Prof tells you how to solve it-You replicate the steps

The Real World: -Customer gives a desired outcome

-You must figure out the how

School: Approach to Solutions

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School: Approach to Solutions

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Significant

Digits!

-10 pts

The Real World: Approach to Solutions

Control Narrative

What I’ve learned: 1. You are never done learning 2. Don’t assume 3. With great responsibility comes great… Organization 4. Good co-workers make work enjoyable 5. “Thank God its Friday”