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“Edmondson clearly debunks the myth that only certain college majors achieve greater success than others. More importantly, he maps a process to achieve and retain success and happiness which are two sides of a coin. A must read for parents and students thinking of going to college.”
“Using strong research blended with a practical, clear writing style, Dr. Edmondson provides perspective and advice that the current generation of students (and parents) desperately needs to hear. So many young people quickly abandon their passions and dreams to pursue majors and careers that they believe are “necessary” to achieve success and satisfaction in their vocational and personal lives. Edmondson pulls back the curtain on the misconceptions and fallacies that fuel that thinking, and outlines a compelling argument for the pursuit of a life driven by calling, purpose, and passion. As a professor in one of the disciplines that is often marginalized, I frequently work with students who are wrestling with the exact tensions that Edmondson describes, and I will certainly recommend this book as a resource for those students in the future.”
“An eye-opening presentation of the unique challenges of the 21st century college student. Edmondson offers more than just data to support his beliefs that perseverance, adaptability and life-long learning are keys to success. He provides an array of self-assessment tools to help students – and professionals alike – evaluate their unique value to corporations and the world. As a professor, this book has changed the way I will mentor my students. A must-read for all of us navigating through this quickly-changing landscape and trying to find our place in it.”
“As a career professional this is truly a thought provoking book. This book certainly puts majors in perspective and the importance of doing what you love. This is a must read for all parents of college bound students.”
“Edmondson offers a timely and much needed perspective to the conventional thought that that certain majors have more market value than others and indicates the importance of liberal learning as a better signifier of employability. He exposes the crude assumptions that permeate the idea of ‘return on investment’ and argues that enthusiasm for so called ‘valuable’ majors is misplaced. He convincingly argues that what matters is that students focus on areas that have meaning for them and that the chosen major ‘makes them happy’. Those choices enhance rather than damage potential career prospects and can lead to a more meaningful and successful career This argument effectively disrupts conventional assumptions about the relationship between the world of academia and the world of work. Edmondson’s theories are accompanied by practical exercises that will be of value to students and their parents as they navigate a pathway through the complex interactions of study and work. He also points to two critical skills: team work and listening skills we expect and rarely teach This book adds significantly to the debate about education and employability and should be a must read for incoming and exiting graduates and their parents.”