With the passing of one of our nation's great heroes, it felt right to dedicate a piece to him through some of the many quotes that we have all heard at one time or another. This one is for you, Muhammad. For all the struggling college students out there, have no fear, because Ali’s quotes will get you through the year.
1.“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
Classes have set times and days, but in between those things, don’t get so wrapped up that you forget to actually experience college! Once that Happy Hour or Homecoming football game happens there’s no getting it back, remember that.
2. “I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I am free to be what I want.”
If you are feeling pressured by your parents about what to do with your life, don’t be! You have four years to explore and figure it out for yourself.
3.“If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, then they sure can make something out of you.”
When you feel like a failure after you just bombed that financial accounting exam, don’t sweat it because this isn’t the end. One test, or even a whole class, will not define you.
4.“If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.”
After an all-nighter, when you're so close you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, keep going! No matter how difficult the professor expects to make the test, or if you failed it once before; the moment you believe in yourself, you can reach your dreams, no matter what they may be.
5.“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
At any year in college, we understand that getting involved with new clubs, organizations, or even jobs can be scary, but remember number five if you are concerned about taking a leap toward a new adventure.
6. “I am the greatest, I said that before I knew I was. I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I really was the greatest.”
If you walk into your first day prepared to fail because that’s what everyone has told you, then you have the wrong mindset. Applying for medical school or an internship with lots of other candidates? Think like Muhammad; your self-confidence is the first step to success.
7. “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”
In college, you go through eight rounds of finals on average; eight, that’s it. So when you want to crash on Stroziers floor and just cry into your venti iced coffee, remember this quote. All the work you do now will pay off when you can retire young and travel the world.
