I once attempted, but halfway through, I went out of the line, apparently showing-off how "brave" I was. The point is, I'm a coward, not the plain and stupid coward or irritatingly coward, but the one who feels and thinks that the physical body is not exactly supportive of its emotional capacity. I do feel that I can do it, that I will still be alive afterwards, but the tension will usually and always take over everything, which I loathe.
Perhaps challenges are like roller coasters, particularly the part when you have to line up for the ride and wait for your turn. There are particular tensions that I feel whenever I attempt riding one, like how will you ready yourself? How can you control the nervousness? the breathing? Should you bring a plastic bag with you in case you vomit? Should you open or close your eyes? Should you scream or keep your mouth shut?
These are some of the questions that usually cause the uneasiness of not only riding a roller coaster but same goes for other certain moments. I would wonder, most of the time, about the choices I should make and which one of them can give me good results. Although contemplating does help sometimes, it is also rather fulfilling to do something out of sane spontaneous action. Too much thinking may only confuse you even more, I learned that from many countless experiences wherein I ended up not choosing anything. There's a heavier assurance about going for the first thing that comes to your mind, I suppose.
These are some of the questions that usually cause the uneasiness of not only riding a roller coaster but same goes for other certain moments. I would wonder, most of the time, about the choices I should make and which one of them can give me good results. Although contemplating does help sometimes, it is also rather fulfilling to do something out of sane spontaneous action. Too much thinking may only confuse you even more, I learned that from many countless experiences wherein I ended up not choosing anything. There's a heavier assurance about going for the first thing that comes to your mind, I suppose.
For the freshies.
College is more like a gigantic fish tank where different school of fishes feed themselves with knowledge and venture unto new discoveries. Needless to say, I was just like you then--excited, terrified, confused, frustrated (for not knowing anyone), a little lonely, yet still, excited. One wee bit truth that you need to know about is that College is vastly different from High School. In many ways, College will push you to be a little more mature than you think you already are. It's not going to be easy, I suppose, since you have to start from scratch, start reevaluating your goals for the next 4 years, continuously be aware and conscious of the friends you surround yourself with. But despite the challenging route you're about to take, you will eventually learn to love everything about College.
Surrounding yourself with G.C. (Grade Conscious) peers will not only help you a lot but will also make sure you keep yourself on track. Be very wary because this is one of the minimal mistakes of some students, you are simply entering College to learn and probably to put a decent content on your resume' someday. So make the most out of your time in the first year, challenges are unavoidable or more like necessary for you to grow.
I wish I was able to tell my 'Freshman self' how important it is to not lose your focus, to accept opportunities as gifts and be your own person. And friends, grades are just grades, they don't define who you are. The wisdom you will gain from your good and bad experiences will consequently matter most than math equations and chemistry bullshits.
Have a safe ride!
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