Seth hit the nail on the head today, especially for the web industry.
More than being able to write a resume or fit-in, what good companies ask for is “show me your side projects” or “What are you really passionate about?”
The college experience is about so much more than going to classes – if that’s all you’re doing, you’re missing out. Get involved, start something, make something.
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2016/01/no-direction-home.html