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Enjoy The Ride

I know it’s super cliché but I’m serious.

Allison Whitehead
Mar 13, 2017
Oakland University
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Enjoy The Ride

I’m 21. I still have no idea what I want to do. Should I?

Some say yes, some say no. I’m kind of just experimenting – doing things to help me, prepare me, and give me some experience so I know what I do and don’t want to do.

But again, I’m 21 and I don’t know what I want to do.

It feels like everyone around me knows exactly what they want. Journalist, PR, sales executive, engineer, doctor, lawyer...

But at the same time, why take life so fast? Why not slow down and actually look at what you’re doing? Don’t get me wrong, it’s wonderful to have a plan and know what you want. I know what I want in other aspects of my life, just not career wise. I think that’s okay right now.

Looking deeper into life, some of my best learning experiences have been in college…just experiencing classes and testing the waters. I think I’ll eventually figure out exactly what I’m destined to do. Maybe I’ll fall into something. Maybe I won’t.

College has so much more to offer than teaching me about my future career. Thinking back, I have had some relationships tested. Thinking back, roommates are hard and that can test you in more ways than classes can. Thinking back, I’m not the same person I was when I started college. I have an amazing relationship with an amazing man. I have amazing friends and a great family. That’s what matters to me right now (and how I do in classes because… money, you know).

I guess my message to you is to enjoy the ride. I know it’s super cliché but I’m serious. Enjoy the little moments while you can.

The noises from your upstairs neighbors, the weird inside jokes with your friends, the college classmates you’ve become close with, and the memories made along the way.

Cherish them all.

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