Graduating from Columbia University did not guarantee job placement; the real-world demands necessitated a growth mindset. The education received lacked practical preparation for today's media industry, emphasizing the importance of multimedia journalism skills. Upon adopting a growth mindset, new job opportunities emerged from various news platforms, highlighting the ability to analyze data and create compelling social media engagement. The experience reinforced that real learning continues beyond an Ivy League degree, necessitating constant reinvention and skill development.
In the changing media landscape, I found that it's best to be a multimedia journalist who can tell stories in any form of media - print, audio, and video.
Adopting a growth mindset and constantly reinventing myself matter a lot more to real-world success than a prestigious university does.
I struggled to live up to the expectations of an Ivy League graduate.
Learning doesn't stop after an Ivy League degree. For me, it had only just begun.
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