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Dear Future Working Graduate, remember These 20 Lessons From College

Four years at college taught you important, life-long lessons.

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Jul 18, 2018

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Dear Future Working Graduate, remember These 20 Lessons From College

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Dear older me,

College was a tumultuous time that shaped who you are as an individual. Remember to look back on these life-long lessons because they will carry you through life. While you're never done learning, these are the foundations you've learned to carry you through no matter what life throws your way.

1. Believe in yourself and what you stand for

Being true to yourself will always shine through in everything you do.

2. Know your worth

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise because you have only yourself to carry you through life.

3. Don't be afraid to take risks

Sometimes the reward is greater than the actual risk so hesitating won't help.

4. Handle conflict in healthy ways

Learn this valuable skill and let go of superficial feelings of ill-will because they don't get you anywhere.

5. Be open to advice

Be open to the advice people give you because you don't have all the answers.

6. Be open to criticism

Take other people's criticisms as a chance to better yourself and reflect on the person you want to be.

7. Your happiness is the most important thing in life

It's OK to be selfish and put yourself first for your own happiness.

8. Explore any and all interests you have

Life is short and you never know what creative endeavor you might embark upon.

9. Don't let other people's opinions stand in your way

Don't allow your perception of what others think of you stand in the way of doing what you want to do, because their perceptions are not important.

10. Be weird

Show people your weird side because life is too short for normal.

11. Stay true to yourself

Say what your heart feels and stay true to yourself.

12. Let go of toxic people

Don't be afraid to let go of friendships if that's what you need, because toxic people won't help you out in life

13. You can't please everyone

Don't base your decisions on other people's acceptance of them.

14. Be selfish

At the end of the day, you are the only person you can rely on.

15. Be vulnerable

Don't be afraid to be vulnerable. Those who love you will stick around, and those are your true friends.

16. Appreciate what you have in the present

Don't always think about the future because the present is fleeting so appreciate what you have right now.

17. Make sure people know you love them

Life is short so be sure to let the people close to you know you love them.

18. Keep learning

Keep learning about the world and other people because you never know what you might learn.

19. Don't apologize when you're not in the wrong

Choose your words carefully because they have the power to shape your world-view.

20. It'll all work out in the end

Remember, you'll eventually figure it all out because you're still learning and improving upon the person you were at the end of your college career.

I hope you look back on college as a formative time in your life and see the importance of all these lessons you've learned. Life didn't get easier after college, but these have stuck in your mind to help guide you through the rest of your life.

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Dear Future Working Graduate, remember These 20 Lessons From College

Four years at college taught you important, life-long lessons.

1. Believe in yourself and what you stand for

2. Know your worth

3. Don't be afraid to take risks

4. Handle conflict in healthy ways

5. Be open to advice

6. Be open to criticism

7. Your happiness is the most important thing in life

8. Explore any and all interests you have

9. Don't let other people's opinions stand in your way

10. Be weird

11. Stay true to yourself

12. Let go of toxic people

13. You can't please everyone

14. Be selfish

15. Be vulnerable

16. Appreciate what you have in the present

17. Make sure people know you love them

18. Keep learning

19. Don't apologize when you're not in the wrong

20. It'll all work out in the end

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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

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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.

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