Why Working Hard Is The Absolute Best Thing
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Why Working Hard Is The Absolute Best Thing

Nothing’s more rewarding than succeeding in something you worked really hard to achieve.

1880
Why Working Hard Is The Absolute Best Thing
Chibird

When I began my freshman year of college, I had a serious boyfriend. A few months into the semester, he broke my heart. The breakup was ridiculously hard on me, and because of it, my grades suffered. My grades throughout my entire freshman year were average. I wasn’t involved in anything and I gave minimal effort. I wasn’t myself at all and I knew that.

Sophomore year, I began to work harder. My grades improved significantly, and I could finally feel myself moving on from the breakup. I even made the decision to graduate a semester early, which I knew would be challenging. I knew I would have to step it up if I wanted to succeed. Junior year was when I truly began to thrive. During the first week, I was an Orientation Weekend Leader, and this helped me realize that I absolutely love stepping out of my comfort zone. I joined a bunch of clubs and even became the vice president of one. I started to become involved in anything I could in order to make my college experience something I would never forget.

I have grown so much since my freshman year. When I first came to college, I was lazy, unmotivated and didn’t live up to my full potential. This year has been the most challenging, but the most rewarding by far. I won’t list every opportunity I’ve been given, but most of them have been the result of how hard I’ve worked. Seeing how much I’ve grown and matured has been an amazing feeling. From beginning an internship to being nominated for a scholarship, this year has been worth all of the effort I’ve put into it.

Why is working hard the absolute best thing you can do for yourself? It just feels good. When you ace an exam you studied your ass off for, it completely alters your mood. Who feels good about failing an exam they didn’t study at all for? And what’s even better is when your hard work is noticed by others. This semester I’ve received a handful of incredible compliments from professors, supervisors, friends and family. You don’t work hard in order to receive praise or rewards, but when your hard work is recognized, there’s no better feeling.

When you work hard, you feel good about yourself. It’s great to have something to be proud of. The next time you’re contemplating binge watching Netflix, or going to the library: choose the library. Get your work done early. When you look back on your college experience, you won’t remember the six hours of "The Office" you watched in one sitting, but you will remember the positive feedback you received from putting intensive effort into your work.

With that being said, I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for my friends and family. I’m an extremely self-motivated person, but hearing that the people I hold dear to my heart are proud of me is the best feeling in the world. The people I love are a huge reason why I keep working as hard as I do. So thank you all for everything you do for me; you know who you are. Your love and support means more to me than you’ll ever know.

Working hard is necessary to make your college experience the best it could be. Get involved, study, and study more, network, make connections, take on a leadership position, challenge yourself. When you succeed in these things, I promise you, nothing is more rewarding.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

57849
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37270
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

958964
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

192120
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments