When I went off to college at Brigham Young University I had
the conceived notion that I would show up and start to experience
life to its fullest. Man was I in for a deep surprise. When college started I
knew almost no one outside of my dorm. I would sit at home Friday nights
wishing I was somewhere, doing something, with someone. I didn't take the
initiative. My wait for someone to take the first step was a decision I regret
not abandoning earlier.
Now don't get me wrong, I don't wish I had never made that
decision. The lessons learned from that experience were lessons that will stay
with me for life. My wish is that everyone coming here, or going to any other
institution, won't make that choice. Get out there, have fun! Don't be afraid
to go talk to that cute girl you sat next to in Chemistry class. Get
up from the couch and meet some new people on your floor and make them your
best friends. BE ACTIVE!
I let fear of rejection get to me and destroy all hopes of having
a positive experience. To tell you the truth the first semester of college for me was
terrible. Granted, I did make a few really great friends, and it did have
moments when I loved being there. But, the overall experience was not up to my
expectations, and no one else was to blame but me.
So learn from the mistakes of others. Life is too hard to figure
out everything on your own.
