I am writing this blog in the library of my university. Of course I should be doing what I set on doing when I first arrived here; actual homework. Undoubtedly, I have found ways to preoccupy myself and wait until the very last minute to do productive work. When I say last minute, it is the truth. There have been numerous times when I have literally waited a few hours before the due date to actually start on my paper/project/research. The work I produced could have been much better, but I really truly believe I work best under pressure. Maybe it is the thought that all is on the line. A weird thrill I get I guess.
So I sit here listening to my John Mayer radio on Pandora. To be completely honest, I feel guilty being on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr while others around me are actually being productive. So I opened Microsoft word and started typing away. If by chance someone takes a look my way they can say “Oh yes, there is a studious college student right there. Wow, typing single space too!” If only they knew right?
Do not get me wrong, I take my work seriously. I have a lot of papers, campaigns, and projects that I am extremely proud of. It is just sometimes I wish I could just graduate and get to the actual good stuff. I have worked since I was legally allowed to work. With the few jobs I have had, I have learned it is experience, work ethic, and attitude that will help you succeed in whatever you do. And most importantly, it is the people you know in the world that can take you places. While many of us are here in schools studying away to get our degrees, the reality of the situation is that less than half of us are going to get jobs immediately after we graduate.
I see other students around me that look down on people that are in community colleges, worked straight after high school, or people that aren’t doing the typical “college” plan. All I have to say to those snobby college students is “those people” are a lot smarter than me. One thing I may have over them is thousands of dollars of student loans and drunken college pictures on Facebook. Cool.
I find myself having this discussion with a lot of people. Is it not weird that I go to school to get a piece of paper saying I took classes qualifying me for a job? It is definitely an interesting thought. Looking around this library now I look at students that will be running our future. Our society says a college education will get us places. But will it really? As I write this criticizing institutions around the world, I am guilty of following the typical college plan. Yes I will get my degree that will state that I am now ready to enter the work force.
So what is my point? Truthfully, I do not know. But what I can conclude is that the path to success is different for every individual. What you consider success is all up to you. Happiness is the determining factor of success in my eyes. I hope my path I am working so hard on will lead me there. So regardless of how you get there, be proud. No one else is living your life, nor are they providing the food that will be put on your plate. So, smile and do what you gotta do! =)
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