College 101 and beyond: A reflection

August has arrived and, for many, this signals the beginning of the fall college term. With two state universities nearby, this is especially true on the Palouse. For both kids and parents, leaving home for college is one of life’s date stamps and feelings tend to be mixed on both sides.

I was a commuting student when, fresh out of high school, I began my college journey. Little did I know what a long journey it would be! The fact that I was absolutely clueless about the practical coursework necessary to enter the job market did nothing to dispel my delusion that I knew what I was doing and wh...