College graduate Andrea Allen reflects on her college and professional life

Description:

Andrea Allen explains her reasons for going to college and says that she saw a degree as a step to being financially secure and being able to provide for a family. She reflects on entering college as an older student, the shortcomings of higher education, her work ethic, and says that her priorities didn't match those of her unrealistic classmates. Allen talks about enjoying management positions since graduating and says that she has learned to accept the good and bad aspects of professional life. She says she still expects to find a husband, start a family and advance in her career, but now realizes that there will be trade-offs throughout her life.

Date Issued:

1988-05-10T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Topic:

Psychology, College graduates, Adult college students, Motivation in education, and Goal (Psychology)

Subject Name:

Allen, Andrea and Allen, Andrea

Subject Genre:

Interviews and Interviews

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5rr1pn5x