.::Multi-Colored-Dreams::.

I want to paint the bigger picture, and paint it good.

My first paper is tomorrow, and I'm not even feeling the rush to study for it. It's not exactly a theory-based paper anyway. Not that I'm complacent, it's just that I am really seeing a bigger picture.

While I used to feel a tinge of regret not studying full-time in uni, I think that I made a right choice after all. In fact, I am thankful that I am studying part-time now. I am able to complete my degree studies in the same period of time as those taking full-time studies. But, the plus point is, I get to work.

It really isn't about craving for the riches or what not. To put it correctly, I think I am craving for knowledge and experience, which will ultimately help me develop more holistically. Textbooks can't do much. Seriously. Not at this moment of time. While we used to always think that having a degree is very important, it really isn't that important now if you don't have any working experience to back you up.

In view of the current economic crisis, I think a lot of degree holders would have felt the pinch in some way or another. We are not talking about aspiring teachers holding teaching degrees, or medical or law students, but other less specialised degree holders. And if you are talking about earning more with a degree certificate, think twice.

Having said that, I am not saying one should forgo academics totally. What you learn should be actively applied to the real world outside. So, it is very desirable if there is a balance of both.

However, I strongly believe in the saying that "If there is a will, there is a way". It really doesn't matter how educated you are, but how hard you are willing to strive for the better. I am sure we already heard many cases of secondary school level holders earning much more than a degree holder.

I know I still have more things to learn, but at least I think I am finally seeing the bigger picture. And I am definitely proving my point some day.

I can't wait for the exams to be over, to which I still have lots to cover. Till then, I think I need to find more ways to expand my list of potential clients.