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The Best Advice From 2800 Miles Away

Being a college student across the country has not stopped my dad from sharing his guidance when I need it the most.

Victoria Hamilton

Jul 28, 2019

Villanova University

Victoria Hamilton

This past year at Villanova has lead me to the conclusion that I am very far away from being an independent adult. As much as I am reluctant to admit, I still rely heavily on my parents. While college has given me a second family of friends, teammates, coaches, and professors, I always find myself asking my dad for help. I do this for two reasons. One, I know he will always respond despite the 3 hour time difference. Two, he is usually right. After searching through old text messages from these last two semesters, I think I have the found the best advice from my dad.

January 21, 2019

"So proud of you! You may not see it today, but the real process isn't acceptance at a sorority based on subjectivity, but the real process is a confident, beautiful, athletic young lady growing by trying something new 3000 miles from home. I'm so proud of watching you at the beginning of life's journey, believe me, it really starts in college."

I felt like I had to join Greek life at school because everyone else was doing it. This was sent right after I told my parents I was dropping out of the rush process. I don't regret it.

March 1, 2019

"Making the Dean's list and walking on to a D1 team should give you confidence that you can do anything you put your mind to. Enjoy life's journey and savor every minute of it, someday soon you're going to realize how amazing you really are! So proud of you, and as my idol Jimi Hendrix once sang, 'Keep on pushing, straight ahead' Good luck!!"

The first two months of second semester were rough. Classes got more difficult. Morning practices became increasingly harder. I always felt I was missing out on social events because I was either studying or sleeping. I spent a lot of time calling my dad about how hard college was becoming. I received this message right after I completed winter training for rowing and I was heading into my first race of the season. I look back on this one whenever things at school become tough again, which they inevitably will.

September 7, 2018

"Wow, whatever happened to 'It ain't over till it's over'? I raised you better than that"

My dad and I are hard core Yankees fans. After the Yankees had a bad season, he reminded me that baseball is a game of high and lows. More importantly it is about being there for your team through the lowest of lows. I think this advice can be applied to a lot of different things in life: academics, relationships, future jobs. And to all of you Villanova Sox fans reading along, this year is our year.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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