In an article for The Varsity, University of St Michael’s College student Shontia Sanders argues that the overall experience of going to university has been harmed by the emphasis on transactional connection-building. Instead of forming genuine connections and authentically engaging in activities on campus, Sanders writes that students join clubs, attend office hours, or participate in networking nights for the sole purpose of professional advancement. This in turn leads them to try to develop and brand themselves by saying what those around them want to hear. Sanders encourages students to take a step back and delink impersonal professionalism from academic advancement.
The Varsity
