READY, SET...DRIVE!
So now that I have given you a little insight on what Sophomore Year is about let’s get to the truth about this place called college!
College is defined on Wikipedia as an educational institution or establishment, in particular. Or, one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training. Webster defines college as a self-governing constituent body of a university offering living quarters and sometimes instruction but not granting degrees.
I literally had to read Webster’s definition several times. Did you?
College is a self-governing constituent body of a university offering living quarters and sometimes instruction but NOT granting degrees.
This definition leads me right into my first topic, DRIVE.
During secondary schooling, we (being the students) have our parents or guardians around to make sure we are on task and prepared for our daily ventures to school and extra-curricular activities. We are usually provided with a detailed schedule starting from the crack of dawn until the moment we place our heads on the pillows our parents have provided. Until the “thirteenth year,” we live our lives based around a set agenda.
So what happens when we get to college?
Freshmen year, our parents drive long hours toting U-Haul’s filled with suitcases, new appliances, and all the best dormitory items to make us feel right at home in this new estranged place. We arrive to campus, find the residential hall, unload the car, walk into an empty room (probably the size of the kitchen pantry at home), unpack everything, and eventually say farewells until the first school holiday.
Does anyone else see a problem arising?
Many incoming freshmen have the “college countdowns.” This is a highly anticipated moment. But, when it finally happens, are we REALLY prepared and ready to hit the campus running or did we sike ourselves out during the summer?
Well, I definitely fooled myself! I was hardly ready! I mean, I was prepared and very mature. I knew what my obligations as a student were. Go to class, Go to class, GO TO CLASS!!! But the one thing that I had to learn on my own is what it meant to be [self driven.]
Here’s my first tip:
Find out what makes you tick (a good tick of course). In order to make the best out of your college experience, search for that something that puts you in full throttle going 125mph.
Having drive will be what opens those doors of endless opportunities. When your alarm clock goes off in the morning, DON’T HIT SNOOZE! Get up and start your day!
In my Sophomore Year, I found my passion through student organizations and campus involvement. To get the entire college experience, you must be ACTIVE. Find a student organization that encourages individualism and acknowledges your input. Remember, college DOES NOT grant degrees. You must go get it!
What makes you tick? What drives you?
