Personal Thoughts About Why Is College Important
One of the biggest things I could have learned in college was being able to find my voice. Finding my voice was more than just an obstacle standing in my way, it was a way for me to see that I can be something amazing one day and put my past to rest. Throughout most of my life, I let many people just walk all over me because I wanted to make them happy. In college, I came to the point where I just couldn't take it anymore and I came to that point rather quickly. I am thankful that I learned how to stand up for myself and what I believe in college because I know it will make me an excellent employee one day in the near future.
You would think someone who majors in math would be super smart. I am not saying I'm not smart, but I am not saying I am the female version of Albert Einstein. I have had plenty of courses that challenged my intelligence and my ethics. Through these difficult courses, some on the brink of failure and using my final as a Hail Mary, I learned that failure is an option and it is okay to fail. I learned that we all can't win, but I also learned the importance of asking for help when facing failure. Learning to fail will prepare me for not getting the job I desperately want or landing that promotion. Because in reality, failure is a key part of life that will continue to help me grow.
If anyone knows me, you know I love to help people and often have an issue saying 'no.' Often times, I could be found running from thing to thing with little time to breathe, eat, or even go to the bathroom because I over committed myself. Throughout college, I have had plenty of where I wished I told someone 'no,' but I didn't. College taught me how to say 'no' in a polite way that benefits both the person asking for my assistance and myself.
College has afforded me the opportunity to partake in many opportunities, starting as early as freshman year. I have had the opportunity to work at two different learning centers, work with various departments on campus, and meet really great people. Through these experiences, I have had plenty of advice given to me on how to grow both at Manhattanville, but also life after. The people I met along my college journey are people I know I will remain in contact with for years to come. This will help me in my future because you never know when you might need to reach out to someone you met along the way for advice on your current situation.
