We all could use a little Disney inspiration to help us wake up in the morning and get past those thoughts of dropping out.
“The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all.” -Mulan
We all have our difficult times, but that is what college is about. Pick yourself up and learn from this! It will make you stronger and leave you with a story to tell.
“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” -The Lion King
Whether you slept through your 9 a.m. or flunked that midterm, shit happens, and it’s okay.
“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – Winnie the Pooh
Speak up and ask that question during your 300 person lecture, nail that speech like Michelle Obama, and ace that calc 4 test, you got this!
“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and—snap!—the job’s a game!” – Mary Poppins
50 math problems, 8 page essay, and 3 chapters to read by Sunday? Pop on The Office for the third time and make the most of it.
“Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.” – Brave
Blah, Blah, Blah, you have heard it before right? Well are you listening to it! You know what is best for you, take chances, and live.
“She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.” – Beauty and the Beast
There are so many different looks, styles and people, don’t waste your time being jealous of others. If you’re at the other end of the boat, don’t judge a book by its cover! Take time to really get to know and appreciate differences.
“You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.” – Ratatouille
Race, religion, home town, single mom, foster home, or another country. No matter your background, you can do whatever you set your mind to.
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” -Rapunzel, Tangled
Once you step outside of that zone, then the magic happens. Go ask for his number, say yes to the date and take a leap of faith.
"You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring." -Lumière, Beauty and the Beast
For most of us, four years is all we got and then *poof* it’s all over and done. Surprise yourself, don’t have any regrets.
"If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya." -Laverne, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Don’t sit in your dorm room every weekend alone. Enjoy every bit of what college has to offer.
"Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one." -Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas
Psh, college isn’t easy, you knew that. Push through, it will be worth it in the end.
"The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up." -Timothy Mouse, Dumbo
Believe it or not, there is a reason you have to remember all articles of the Constitution, TO GRADUATE. Keep your eye on the prize.
& most importantly,
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney
Maybe your dream isn’t college anymore, or maybe it’s a completely different major or school. Whatever crazy or totally bizarre ideas of living happily you have concocted can be a reality if you work hard enough.
