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Jack-of-All-Trades or Master of None?
I went to a small high school with extremely limited class choices. The only language available to take was Spanish, and the electives didnāt go much beyond drama or choir. When I decided to go to Indiana University, I was so excited to have a variety of options. IU is hugeāI could learn anything I wanted to! I could learn how to write code, then turn around and read about famous Mexican muralists, then get some advice from a Pulitzer-winning journalist. (All things Iāve done, by the way. Thanks, IU!) The possibilities were endless.
As I progressed in my college career, I realized how difficult it is to master more than a few skills or subjects. It seemed like every job opportunity I came across wanted me to have infinite abilitiesāwriting, editing, graphic design, social media, videography, photography, web design, event planning, marketing, and the list goes on. Overwhelmed by …