Since coming to college, I have realized a lot about myself. There are a lot of things that I did in high school that I would never do in college. I used to think high school was the best 4 years that I would ever have and nothing would ever get better. Honestly, when I came to college, I was so obsessed with highschool that it was really embarrassing. I didn't even want to make friends when I came to college, because I just wanted to be friends with people in high school and that just made my life a living nightmare. I didn't realize how much useless drama went on in high school, it's a little gross. I have realized that I never really liked high school, and I am glad it's over.
I've realized that I don't need to be friends with everyone in college. It's okay to disagree with other peoples opinions and I can't make everyone happy. In life, you're never going to make everyone happy, so why even try? Yes, I do like to please people, but I've realized that it's impossible to please everyone. I don't like when people get mad at me, but it's come to a point in my life where if I make someone mad, I have to deal with it.
I've realized there are always going to be people that want to knock you down and make you feel like you're less than they are. Those are the people who are most insecure. Since I've come to college, I have had people tell me things that I didn't want to hear. I've had people tell me that I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, and that I should just give up, but here I am. I'm making my way. I may not have everything figured out, but I definitely have one thing figured out for sure. If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.
One of the biggest things I've realized is that there is always going to be someone who is prettier, smarter, more outgoing, and so on. That's something I have to cope with on my own. There have been many days where I have come home and felt so bad about myself, but realized that I just need to grow up. I need to think positive and continue to better myself without worrying about other people and what they are doing.
I feel like those are the bad things I've realized about college, but there are many positive things I've learned and realized as well. I've learned how to feel within myself an almost be completely comfortable in my own skin. There are things I wish I could change, but I know that I will always have things in my life that I won't be in love with, and that's okay too.
I've realized that it is okay to be challenged and to ask for help when you're challenged. I have had a few rough semesters, but I know who to ask for help. Most of my professors are more than willing to help me when I have an issue. The girls in my sorority will help me when they can. I just feel like college is supposed to challenge you and that is a good thing. College is preparing you for a future career and you're going to have daily challenges in your career, so why not start in college?
One of the most positive things I've realized is that if you have a confident attitude, your whole life changes. I don't mean cocky and thinking you're better than everyone, I mean confident. Confident as in feeling that it's okay to not look as good as the person next to you, but you know that they may not like how they look either. I've realized I need to be comfortable in my skin, because if I'm not, I will be miserable forever. I don't want to be miserable, so I just needed to change how I looked at myself.
In closing this article, I just want to say one thing.
THANK YOU COLLEGE FOR CHANGING ME IN WAYS I NEVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE. Being at Ball State has been a great experience and I am so happy I had the chance to go to this amazing college.
