Sep 4, 2026 - Things to Do
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Edward Wollner, now and then — from Best Buy Mobile during his college years (2007–2012) when he attended the University of Iowa and Mount Mercy University, to Superman. Photos: Courtesy of Wollner
This week we asked readers to share their wisdom for today's college students.
Here are three lessons worth bringing to class, trimmed for Smart Brevity.
- Don't stress about landing the perfect job right out of college. Things will happen in your twenties that you cannot even fathom right now, good and bad. Try to enjoy the ride. — Edward Wollner, West Des Moines
- Life is short, so soak up the experience, meet new people and try new things. Be bold, engaged and thankful, especially for the tough experiences. — Sara Herman, DSM
- Get used to working. Doesn't matter at what. What matters is that you do. — Bill Mech, Clive
