This is my first article on the Odyssey, and it definitely has been challenging coming up with what I want to write on, but I chose to write about YOU, I find you very intriguing. There is no one like you, no one with your heart, no one with your life, and definitely no one with your personality! You are amazing, so I wanted to give you some tips about showing people your true identity in college!
Tip #1: Create a top 10 list of your values. Sometimes it's hard to show people who you are when you don't even know what makes you, YOU!
Tip #2: Say hello to someone new every day! Don't be shy! This one can be tough, even for loud mouth people, like myself, but it is imperative to get to know new people even if they are nothing like you. This will help you understand people with different views, and will make you more compassionate about others situations.
Tip #3: Be involved on campus! It's the best way to share your gifts! Now I know what your thinking, there is no way I'm going to have time to study, hang out with friends, and do all these activities. Well, right now I'm currently apart of the tennis team, in the Theatre club, the cheer team, the Classics Chair for Falcon Activities and Campus Events, and Singing Quakers choir. Oh, and did I mention I'm graduating a year early. I spend at least 5 hours during the day surrounded by my friends. This crazy life isn't for the faint-hearted, but I always tell people if you are passionate about something you will make time for it!
Tip #4: Stay true to who YOU are! When you make new friends don't try to be someone you aren't. If they are a true friend they will love you for YOU.
Tip #5: Leave a mark on your school. This is such a broad statement but basically, what I mean is going through every day without making a difference in someone's life is to go through life with a heartbeat. Donate your extra time to helping others! Try things like tutoring or community service. Most schools have tons of opportunities for students to do these things. It doesn't even have to be that big! I could be as simple as holding the library door open for someone or asking how someone's day is.
Our society has slowly become people who are okay with putting each other down as long as it builds us up. If you lend a helping hand with your talents and your passion we can all reach the top hand in hand.
Now that you've read this article, I am so excited to see your new found confidence! Just always remember vulnerability is sexy! So be you! You are beautiful!
Peace be unto all!
