1. I learned how to love myself
I've always been my biggest critic, but this year has taught me to be my own biggest fan. Through thick and thin, I've learned how to love myself understanding that I'm not perfect, my grades don't define me, peoples words don't define me but that I'm completely found in the King. Learning how to love myself this year has changed my life. I no longer seek the approval of others or try to find my identity in boys, school or people.
2. Having a support system is so important
It took me awhile, but I've made some of my best friends in college. Having a support system in college has changed my life, and these people have changed my life! On days when life is hard, I get a bad test grade or just having a crummy day, I know that I have people that are going to be there for me to pull me up when I'm down. Not only has it been incredible finding people that support you, but making sure I'm surrounded by people that hold me accountable. Accountable to my values, my beliefs and morals. This has meant everything to me. People that push me to the cross and change my heart for the better. I'm so happy I have found real friends I can do life with forever.
3. Don't take no for an answer
People will constantly try and knock you down, hurt you, say mean things about you and sometimes it's for no reason. It sucks, but that's life. It's so important to stand up for what you believe in, and not take "no" for an answer. If things don't work out a certain way, find another way around it, find a new solution. Learning to not take "no" for an answer is so important.
4. Get Involved to find yourself
Something I've really done in college is become involved on campus, off campus, wherever. Not only to boost my resume but to find myself. Becoming involved in different organizations has given me the opportunity to meet a variety of people that have had such an impact on my life. Getting involved helps you find yourself, helps you find what you like/don't life, helps you find people you want to be around and is just all around a great experience.
5. Love others even if it's not being returned
Yo, this is hard. It's hard loving someone who isn't wanting to be loved, loving someone who isn't kind. But it is so much more rewarding to take the high road and love others regardless of how they feel about you.
6. I found out who I was
I found out who I was this year, discovered things about myself that I never new before and each day I'm closer to the person I want to become.
7. Things won't always go my way, and that's o k a y
I'm really competitive, so losing isn't really in my vocab...but this semester I've learned that things aren't always going to go my way, things aren't in my control but they my life is in God's hands and He is in control. It's okay when things don't go as planned because ultimately God is the only one who knows my future. It's okay to be competitive, just don't be a sore loser.
8. Do what makes you HAPPY
No matter what: DO YOU! Whatever makes you happy, go for it. Find what you love and be happy doing it. Life is about doing what you love and loving yourself while doing it.
9. Take on Adventures
Saying "yes" to cool opportunities taking on adventures because you "only college once" has been so much fun. College is one of the best times of your life so why not live it up?
10. I'm Blessed
I'M SO BLESSED. Blessed for the opportunity to go to college, blessed by my friends, blessed by my family and everything in my life. It's so important to be thankful!!! Because we are blessed with incredible people & blessed with LIFE!!!
Thanks to everyone who made this year incredible.
