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Law of Equivalent Exchange
Within the past few months a big challenge I’ve been wrestling with is the isolation of community college. It’s no secret that one of the biggest drawbacks of community college is the lack of the traditional social experience. I’m very much an extroverted person and not being around people was a big challenge for me. I struggled with short waves of depression being isolated in my room for days at a time.
Focus on Improving Yourself, Not Proving Yourself
So much of what I call “student life” feels like one big performance: Grades, Internships, LinkedIn posts, Club titles, etc, all feel like stepping stones to display how smart we are, how busy we are, how ahead we are, even going as far as to show how good enough we are to be in our positions. It’s so easy to slip into a mindset where everything becomes a game to prove yourself to everyone around you.
But here's the truth that I have come to: Proving yourself is exhausting.
Control What You Can
In early October, I went on a trip to Nashville Tennessee and I absolutely fell in love with the place, culture, and of course, the colleges. Specifically, Vanderbilt University. I toured that college and instantly fell in love with the campus, vibe, and culture. Comparing it back home to community college, it blew the competition out the park.
A Balancing Act
Going from a highschool kid who could care less about doing extracurriculars to being under 2 months into college juggling multiple extra responsibilities, was quite the shift. During my time in highschool getting good grades was LITERALLY the only thing that concerned me. I didn’t plan any spots, I didn’t join any clubs, the closest thing I had to an actual EC was helping my digital video teacher with his photography business for a couple summers.
Growing Up Isn’t That Bad After All
My mom used to warn me with stories about how harsh the world gets once you grow up. And as a kid, I believed her. I was curious about what life would look like when I was older, but deep down, I wanted to freeze time, to stay in the comfort of childhood, where things felt simple and safe…. Now, at 17 (almost 18), I see things a bit differently….
Just Ask
Entering college, my entire world was flipped on its head. The familiarity of school, living with my parents, and having the same group of friends was comforting, but it was all gonna change at a moment’s notice. I started my first week of college on August 25th. Living by myself, attending a new campus, and being in a city away from friends and family was a shock.
How I’m Failing
Failure is one of those words that instantly makes people uncomfortable. I bet when you read the title of this blog post, you probably felt some pity, maybe a little sympathy. We’ve been taught to avoid it, treat it as a mark of shame, or proof that we weren’t good enough. For me, failure used to feel like the end of the chapter….