Top 4 Lessons I Learned in my 4 Years at College
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Let's talk about college. I am a recent graduate from Lycoming College, and I had the best time. I thoroughly enjoyed student life, and the daily environment of being around friends, studying constantly, and having young adult freedom was terrific for me. As this chapter of my life ended, I had time to reflect on my memories and significant life lessons that I had to tackle in my college career. Today, I will share the top four lessons I learned in my four college years so you can learn from my hardships and take away valuable advice that may apply to your life.
Change is Bound to Happen, and You Have Two Choices: Go with The Flow or Fight the Inevitable
If you have already guessed, going with the flow regarding life changes may not be easier in the moment, but it is 10 times easier than trying to push it off. Whether personal or academic changes, holding your head high and actively learning from the uncomfortable will ALWAYS beat putting your head down and letting fear win. You will grow through what you go through and have the strength to do so.
Open Your Eyes and Slow. Down. Look at The Life You Have Around You
We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our instant gratification world. I am here to tell you to pause and soak up what you have now. Put your phone down, get out of your head, and focus on your surroundings. This could be scenery, your friends, family, or even a moment to stop and think about what you have that you did not have before. You will not get this time back; it may just be the best time of your life.
The People You Surround Yourself with Make A Huge Impact on How You Act
The company you keep has a significant influence on your behaviour. This influence can be either positive or negative. It's essential to consider the people you spend time with and admire carefully. If being around someone doesn't sit well with you, it's okay to acknowledge that feeling and make a change, even if it's uncomfortable. Conversely, if you enjoy someone's company, appreciate and support them as a friend or mentor.
The More Resilience You Actively Acquire, The Less Apprehensive Life Will Look.
Use your mistakes as learning opportunities, embrace your fears, invite failure, and with all of that, let resilience grow naturally. Once you have built resilience, facing challenges becomes more manageable. If you keep building resilience, challenges on the horizon aren't as surprising.
