For many of us, college can be a game of trial and error. For the author, the time she spent in college was invaluable not just for the degree itself but because it's where she finally grew up.
Delay rarely pays
Throughout high school, I was typically able to put off a task until the last minute.I learned the importance of beginning a large commitment early, then dedicating a few hours a day to it to ensure it gets done right especially when burdened with big projects and papers.
When I began my freshman year. I knew I wanted to go into sports broadcasting. Two years in I fell in love with news feature writing. Then six months after that, with web content creation. I learned that plans are always subject to change and should never be restrictive And that didn't make them any less significant.
No one has it all figured out
But in fact one of the biggest realizations of adulthood for me is that most of us are just along for the ride and doing the best we can.
Time management is key
After going to college, a variety of activities have also become enriched. You have to face the problems which everyone has to face to balance academics, community activities, work experience and so on, because those will defeat you.
A. Every minute must be taken advantage of.
B. The goals and dreams will change all the time.
C. We must learn to choose and adjust our schedule.
D. Only by doing so can we realize the importance of college life.
E. Here are biggest lessons she learned outside of the classroom walls.
F. But you usually can't do that at a collegiate level.
G. I had always assumed that adults had it all and never got lost.
