In high school, I believed that the world was crumbling when applying to college.
If I did not receive a perfect 36 on the ACT, I was going nowhere. Or so, what I convinced myself. I proceeded to take the ACT eight times only to find that the number will never define me. As I sit in my university library, I reflect on the importance of letting go and moving on whether it's from an ACT score, death, friendship or anything that one might think of.
We are all capable of moving on and letting go.
For those who have experienced friendship issues ... stop being afraid to hold your head up when walking past them on campus because of a simple problem. You once had a firm, positive friendship with millions of great times, so one small problem should not be the end of a friendship. Pick your head up and smile to remind yourself to let go and make amends. Although the damage might be too late to fix and that pure friendship may not return, hatred or awkwardness does not need to be present. Do not be afraid to be the first person to step up to the plate.
For those who believe that they are not good enough for anyone ... you are. You are more than enough. For most of us in the world, social media plays an important role in our life. Stop going on the popular page to see 105 lb. blonde girls who vacation their whole life. Remember that you are getting an education and are more than just a snapshot on a social platform. Additionally, never be afraid to seek help. Bottling things up can become toxic quickly and dangerously. Although things might not heal right away, they will as time goes on and you will be grateful that you made the first step.
For those who believe their break-up is the worst thing that will happen ... stop yourself right there and recognize that everyone around you will experience a break-up in their life and we are all still here. You will survive. Some people just are not meant to be and that is OK because it makes finding the right one so much more worthwhile. Take the time after a break up to spend time with your family and friends and disconnect from your constant texting to also focus on school. The positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to a break-up, so go chase after what is important in your life at that moment in time.
For those dealing with a death ... it sucks. No matter how many times you hear the term, "Live each day like it is your last," you never think that it will happen to you until it does. When a loved one passes, many regrets form in our mind. It is important to not beat ourselves up for that, but also remind those who are still around you that you love them. The most simplistic text or call only takes a couple of moments and will always make someone's day. Do not be afraid and hide.
For those who get discouraged by one bad grade ... remember when you received that bad grade in grade school and you thought that it was the end? Remind yourself where you are now and that one bad grade in college is also not the end. Everyone falls and are capable of standing back up. Use that moment to stand firmly again on your feet and fight back to show the world the intelligent person that you are.
