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Myth Of The Real World: Search For Identity Part II

28 January 2013 / / One comment

I shared the story yesterday about how much I’m fascinated with the concept of identity.

In 2006, my communication studies student Johanna-Joy asked me to make a presentation to the undergraduate honor society for which she was an officer.

I ended up giving a presentation titled “The Myth of the Real World: Searching for Identity During and After College.” I debunked myths and perceptions of real world versus college world.

 

honor society event.

Here are the last five points I made to the students:

6. What you know and what you do not know— Many of my public speaking business students would complain that their ages of 19, 20, or 21 were causing managers to pass them by for promotions. “I know way more than her. Why wasn’t I promoted? It must be because of age discrimination.” Remember to look outside your tunnel. You might be passed over because you’ve been working someplace for just one month.
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Myth Of The Real World: Search For Identity Part I

21 January 2013 / / Comments Off on Myth Of The Real World: Search For Identity Part I

I’ve been fascinated with the concept of identity for most of my life.

When I was in my early teenage years, I saved quizzes from magazines that would ask the reader “What’s Your Decorating Style” or “Are You A Romantic.”

I’ve been into astrology since those years too, and studied the characteristics of my astrological sign trying to figure out the validity of the traits.

In 2006, one of my communication studies students asked me to make a presentation to the undergraduate honor society for which she was an officer.

When Johanna-Joy asked what job title to call me for that night’s event publicity, I really didn’t know.

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