<p>What a list!</p>
<p>I do not object to their choice of major. I object to their unrealistic job aspirations. Expecting a design job coming out of school is a waste of everyones time. The transition from school to real world provides a huge opportunity to set a path. Knowing you will need to hustle and what that looks like is very important. Some kids just do not know what it means. </p>
<p>I do not know anyone who thought the bad economy would still be around. Traditionally we would have pulled out by now. I think for $$$s tuition it is in the schools best interest to keep up with the reality of the real world and prepare students. If you are an average student in a tough competitive field, the kid needs to know his future in the field does not look great … “here are three possible directions…” If they choose to soldier on, their choice.</p>