Summary:

The purpose of the university is to serve and enhance the lives of students. Colleges and universities are tools that can be used to pursue interests, explore possibilities, and fulfill personal curiosities- for YOU. Students- you get to approach the college experience with meeting your needs and wants. The analogy of a restaurant is used to illustrate the idea that students have the power to choose their experiences and that it can be tailored to individual preferences, goals, and circumstances. Make it fit you!

Keywords:

college, university, purpose, serve, enhance, students, tools, interests, possibilities, advocate, experiences, tailored, student success, college life

Takeaways:

• The purpose of the university is to serve and enhance the lives of students.
• College is a tool that can be used to pursue interests, explore possibilities, and fulfill personal curiosities.
• Students- you are allowed to approach the college experience with your personal and specific intentions and advocate for yourself to ensure you get what they want and need.

Sound Bites

• "The purpose of the university, aka the purpose of a job, can also be to serve you."
• "Approach college like going to a restaurant - choose what you want, advocate for yourself, and tailor the experience to your preferences."
• "You are allowed to switch classes, change majors, and make changes to your college experience."

Chapters

00:00 The Purpose of College: Serving and Enhancing Students' Lives 04:56 Advocating for Yourself: Choosing the Right Courses and Majors 09:44 Personalization and Flexibility: Considering Preferences and Circumstances 12:51 Exploring Opportunities: Making Changes and Trying New Things

Special Thank You:

To my amazing husband for the intro. And to my amazing friends- Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for their tune, Effin Groovy, that is in the outro. I am surrounded by the best!