Alumni Blog: December 2024
Words of Wisdom for College
The grass isn’t greener on the other side; it is greener where you water it. Do you ever think, “If only I went to a different school… If only I were born in a different city… If only I were better-looking…?” If so, remember the grass is greener when you water it. “Water the grass” by having a positive attitude and taking action, instead of complaining.
Getting a bad grade isn’t the end of the world. You won’t even
remember most of your grades in a few years. If you get a bad
grade, learn from your mistakes and prepare better for the next exam.
Go to every single class. If the class is boring, see it as an opportunity to
improve your ability to focus. If the class is about a topic you’ve learned
before, see it as an opportunity to review the information. Do not take shortcuts. It’s
tempting to take shortcuts but resist the urge to do so. The more shortcuts you take,
the less you’ll learn and the less you’ll grow as a person. Don’t shortchange yourself.
Ask for help when you need it. There’s no shame in asking for help. If you can’t find the answer on Google, don’t hesitate to ask your professors or parents. They’ll be more than willing to assist you. Make sleep a priority. Research has proven that sleep is essential for health and brain function. Make it a priority to get eight hours of sleep a night, and you’ll be a happier and better student.
Spend time with people who have the same (or similar) values and goals as you. All of us are influenced greatly by the people we surround ourselves with. Choose to surround yourself with people who will inspire you to become a better person and student.
Stress is a fact of life, but it should never be a way of life. This means that it’s normal to feel stressed and tired once in a while. But if you feel stressed and tired almost every day, then you need to reevaluate your life to see what you should be doing differently.
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