Wait, are you doing this right? Probably not…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by The Engineer

Are you still in school?  If yes, then I have a question for you.  If no, then I have a question for you.

If you’re still in school, you had better be attending every single networking function, compeition, and get together at your university.  If you’re not, you’re doing something wrong.

In my opinion, going to a university is more about the connections you make, businesses you start (for us entrepreneurs), and resources, than ending with a degree.  Sure, the degree will look nice on your wall, unless you’re trying to own less things than you have fingers, and believe me, many people are.  I’m digressing.

If you’re not in school, are you attending all the networking opportunities you can?

Look, online social and business networks are great.  I also agree that you will be able to find people online in your exact niche (of life, business, education, etc) with greater ease.  I will also tell you that there is something personal and memorable about meeting people face to face.

The point is – we need both.  Online networking is great, easy, and can be very specific.  We should also be networking as much as possible offline, and if you are going to a university, you should be going to multiple functions per month.  Some of the greatest connections I’ve made have been in college.