Commencing your life: A few reflections by Joan Baum

About this episode

Joan Baum reflects on the transition from college to taking personal responsibility for one's education.

The diplomas have been dispersed. The caps have been tossed. The last semester has been paid for. College life is now over. But WSHU’s Joan Baum says now is when the education begins. Joan shares some reflections on taking responsibility for your own erudition.

People in this episode

Host: Joan Baum

Topics covered

• education
• responsibility
• self-improvement
• college life
• reflections

Keywords

• college
• education
• responsibility
• self-education
• reflections

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