When asked what kind of career they will pursue upon graduation, most college students say that they would choose a job which will bring them a lot of money and a comfortable life.Working in a big bank or company is what they desire.But I think quite differently I would prefer a career which will help realize my potentials. upon:you use upon when mentioning an event that is followed immediately by another event;a formal use. after:if something happens after a particular date or event,it happens during the period of time that follows it. desire:a desire is a strong wish to do or have something.If you desire sth.,you want it.(formal) potential:if you say that someone or sth has potential,you mean that they have the necessary abilities or qualities to become successful or useful in the future.v When asked what kind of career they will pursue upon graduation, most college students say that they would choose a job which will bring them a lot of money and a comfortable life. Working in a big bank or company is what they desire. But I think quite differently. I would prefer a career which will help realize my potentials. v upon: you use upon when mentioning an event that is followed immediately by another event; a formal use. v after: if something happens after a particular date or event, it happens during the period of time that follows it. v desire: a desire is a strong wish to do or have something. If you desire sth., you want it. (formal) v potential: if you say that someone or sth has potential, you mean that they have the necessary abilities or qualities to become successful or useful in the future