Things to look forward to in the upcoming semester
Well, college has officially started and the semester is full of new possibilities. The thought of epic parties, fresh faces, new classes and the possibility to make everlasting memories has me happy like a little child before Christmas. Now, I hear a lot of people define college as a time in an individual’s life when they learn what they need to know to survive in the “outside” world. I call bullshit on this one. Yeah, it is a time when we learn, but I believe mostly what we learn is what we are capable of. Even as a fifth-year senior, I am still amazing myself. Regardless of whether we are good or bad students, we are going to do things we have never done before.
What this semester holds has yet to be found, but I encourage all of you to be optimistic about everything that happens to you during your years here at the University. There are going to be times when it sucks, guaranteed, but like my man Sir Isaac Newton proved: for every action, something else is going to happen. What is beautiful about the bad is that it makes you appreciate the good. Yeah, you puked after that last shot of alcohol, but the way I look at it is your body did not want you to choke on that vomit later dying alone and filthy. Sorry, a bit graphic, but like I said, to understand the bad is to see the good in it.
I would love to come to each issue with some good thoughts that make people happy. There are many things that happen each day you can look at and feel happy you experienced them. Sometimes you have to go in search for these moments, but luckily we are all in the environment perfect for that.
Each day is a gift, you only live once and making the most out of each day could never be more important for students in college. Here is an idea. If you like your professors, tell them. You will feel good for doing it and they will be happy to receive the praise. If you absolutely hate your professors, ace their tests and show them you can take whatever they can dish. Humans are magnificent creatures and we are capable of some incredible things. The key to this is being in the mindset to appreciate it. So be optimistic and make this first week memorable.
Oh yeah, I also forgot all you pessimists out there - I got you covered. Check out a song “Trapped In” by Division of Laura Lee. It will keep you in your mindset. Do not worry, either, for as long as my articles keep coming I will have something in them for you.
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