Just yesterday, I couldn’t wait to live alone in my dorm. And now, I value being at home spending time with my family. Just yesterday, I was nervous to begin my first day of school. And now, its become a norm. Just yesterday, I barely knew anyone in my classes. And now, I have lifelong friends. Just yesterday, I hated cooking for myself. And now, I still hate cooking for myself.
But through my last four semesters of college, I realized how much I learned and grew. Some for the better… some for the worse… but all my experiences forced me to expand my understanding of the world and forced me to find my values.
And as I reflect on the past two years of college (at 1 am), I also want to look to the future. To see what is in store for the next two years. To see how I can grow even more and develop myself into my (using the following term loosely) ideal self. So as a pandemic still rattles the world, I decided to introspect and see what 64 things I learned during my 64 (or so) weeks of college:
College is the best time of your life! (so far…)
It’s okay to be afraid, but it’s not okay to not take risks.
What is authenticity? To not fall into what you want others to perceive you as.
Independence is a blessing and a curse.
The worst advice ever? Be yourself!
Stick to your values — that's why you have them anyways.
Your actions speak volumes.
Don’t feel like you are falling behind your peers. You’re crafting your own path as you go.
Figure out your priorities and stick to them.
Life can get cluttered, so stay organized.
Be friendly to everyone your meet.
Talk less. Listen more. Act most.
Smile more! (Trust me, it looks good on you 😉)
If they don’t pick up your FT at 2 am, they aren’t your friend. 😂
Text/call your friends at least once a week to check upon them.
Loneliness is okay.
Your parents know more than you think.
Thank your parents for making you do chores as a child.
Need motivation? Remember your parents’ sacrifice.
NEVER leave your parents on read/missed.
Just do it!
Just…do it!
Just…. frickin do it!
Never be complacent in your academics.
There’s no such thing as motivation for studying.
Laziness is only acceptable on weekends.
Your day is dictated by your morning routine.
Begin with happy thoughts.
End with happy thoughts.
Stress is good. Too much stress is bad.
Everything is temporary. Sorry.
Spend time in things that either make you happy or better.
Physical health affects mental health.
GET. ENOUGH. SLEEP. PERIOD. (It can wait until tomorrow…)
Never compromise health and wellness.
Drink enough water! (Stories for another day…)
Cooking is a virtue.
Grief is okay. Sadness is okay.
Make as memories as you can!
Capture as many memories as you can!
If you’re always comfortable, you’re doing something wrong.
Formulate an opinion AFTER you have all the credible sources.
Don’t binge every weekend.
2 am should not be regular.
You will start feeling old… be ready for it.
Networking is everything. (Sorry…)
Ask help from those that came before you.
Ask questions. Ask questions. Ask questions?
Invest in your personal development.
Invest in what makes you happy. Even if it’s a loss.
Stop whining! Stop complaining!
Budgeting is done by the wise.
Stop. Breathe. Continue.
Be grateful for the small things.
Music is therapeutic.
Regularly reflect on where you were and where you are in your goals.
Introspection leads to action.
Have a constant cycle of feedback.
Shoot for crazy goals to land on the moon.
Be unapologetic and enjoy your life.
Plan well in advance…
but still be spontaneous.
Don’t ponder over what has happened. Look forward to what will come.
Picture abhi baki hai mere dost (The best is yet to come)
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