Many students choose majors because they sound good or because they think they are related to their personal aspirations. The reality, however, is students' futures are not defined by their education alone. There is no such thing as a liberal arts job and an engineering degree without internships is not very marketable either. Yes, the hard truth is that experience is what gives college graduates the competitive edge. In today's economy that means approximately three years just to qualify for most entry-level positions - regardless of the academic discipline. What can a student do? Here are some suggestions for preparing for future careers that just make them better students as well:
