Where Jack received his degree when he
Was 57 years old.
It was orientation day and I saw an assortment
Of students striding down the sidewalk.
I thought back to my own freshman
Year of college.
I was fresh off the farm,
Shy,
Backward,
Fighting acne and fear.
Each year got better, but I never
Really felt like I fit in.
If I went back to school now, I would be
Much better prepared.
I'd yearn to learn.
I'd reach out to others instead of waiting for
Them to include me.
Jack always said, "Marriage is too good for kids."
I wonder whether he would say the same about
College.
Many collegians don't appreciate their
Education.
They'd rather party or protest.
(I know that not all do.)
But lots of young people would benefit from
Working for a few years before entering
Our universities.
I wonder.
Does college really prepare students for life?
Or does experiencing life prepare
Students for college?
(Perhaps I SHOULD go back to school. :-) )