Today was my very last, first day of school (unless grad school is in the cards for me). I am happy to say that, after 6 years of college, I will finally graduate in May, with a BA in Mass Communications. I can't explain what a relief it is to finally be able to say that. I know I'm not the most unique college student ever, but I've had quite a long road. I'm not sure if any of my younger friends/family look at my blog, but I'd like to take a moment to not be a friend, but to be a mentor:
Be serious about high school. Have fun, but take it seriously and PREPARE FOR YOUR FUTURE. If I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to skip out on junior college, if at all possible. College is expensive (duh), but if you have the opportunity to go straight into a four year institution, take it.
I had that opportunity, and sadly, I passed it up. Being a minority from a lower socioeconomic status, and having excellent grades, I could have gone to almost any college I wanted to straight of of high school. But, I was too scared to do so. I was too scared to leave my friends, family, and then boyfriend. So, I didn't even apply to any other schools, and I enrolled in American River College. And so, I stayed in Sacramento, with my family and my best friends. Although I really enjoyed that part of my life, I passed up that opportunity, and I'll never get that chance again.
Although I am happy and thankful for the life I have, I will always wonder where I would be, or what my life would be like, had I gone away for college. Don't underestimate yourself and don't sell yourself short.
Again, not everyone is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go straight into a four year school, but if the opportunity ever presents itself, don't pass it up. Take it from someone who did.
A self portrait :)
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