Lalalalala

• Teacher: Why did you not study?
• Me: A year has 365 days for you to study. After taking away 52 Sundays, there are only 313 days left. There are 50 days in the summer that is way too hot to work so there are only 263 days left. We sleep 8 hours a day, in a year, that counts up to 122 days so now we're left with 141 days. If we fooled around for only 1 hour a day, 15 days are gone, so we are left with 126 days. We spend 2 hours eating each day, 30 days are used in this way in the year, and we are left with 96 days in our year. We spend 1 hour a day speaking to friends and family, that takes away 15 days more and we are left with 81 days. Exams and tests take up at least 35 days in your year, hence you are only left with 46 days. Taking off approximately 40 days of holidays, you are only left with 6 days. Say you are sick for a minimum of 3 days, you're left with 3 days in the year to study! Let's say you only go out for 2 days... You're left with 1 day! But that 1 day is your birthday!

My Graduation is in Less Than a Month

Family emergency :/ My sister and mom might leave to Mexico today :/ tickets are over $400 that’s hella… So what if they aren’t able to come back in time for my grad :( I don’t wanna be selfish but I will be sooo disappointed :’(

Words From My COSMOS RA, Gooood Advice :) It’s almost been a year :’(

So I was recently asked to give some pieces of advice to high school students, which I wrote down. But as I was writing it down, I kept thinking back to all of you and your questions during COSMOS about college so I figured I would post it here as kinda recap for all of you going off to college this year (CONGRATS btws!). Miss you all terribly!

1) Only 10% of what you learn in university will come from the classroom,
90% will come from everything not related to class. (And this is what a
high school teacher told me!) So while class is crucial (and you should
go to all of your classes), it is not the only place you will learn. You
will learn first and foremost from your peers; some of the most
stimulating and enlightening discussions I have had have been with my
friends and classmates. Don’t be afraid to approach professors; it’s one
of the best ways to learn. Also, use the university as a resource,
including academic counselors (they are the best!). There are so many
public lectures to attend, organizations to join, and protests to witness.
Take part of university life; attend a party, join an org, speak out
about something your are passionate about. You will learn more about the
world and at the same learn more about yourself.

2) Do not listen to your parents, at least, listen to your parents but do
what you think is best for you. Thankfully in college, you will be given
time to figure out what you want to do, and it does not have to be the
same as what your parents want. Yes your parents want and know what’s
best for you, but at the end of the day you are the one creating and
treading on your own path. Along with that piece of advice,

3) Know your options. If you have no idea what major you want, give
yourself time to explore and start early. If you do have a major, great! 
Explore options within that major. Talk to academic counselors,
departmental counselors, graduate students, seniors, professors, etc. 
Take classes, attend related clubs, try an internship.

4) Get an internship. This is one of the few ways you can figure it out
what you want to do as a career path, and don’t leave it until the last
minute. It’s much easier to get an internship in college than out. It
will also give you a chance to apply your knowledge, gain experience, meet
awesome people, and enhance your possibility of getting a job after
college.

5) Study abroad. My biggest regret, so far. Learn a language, go
somewhere you have never been, plop yourself there for a good 6 months. 
Eat a lot, enjoy the sites, and talk to the locals. Explore the world,
it’s extremely large. It also gives a great perspective on your own life.

6) Talk to your RA. They are the gateways to the university, and if you
explain your interests they can help you find something to pursue. Also,
they are there not just for free food and study breaks, but also there for
more serious issues. Use them, they can be your best asset.

7) College is what you make of it (ie the school you got into does NOT
matter). My brother and I both went to the same university, but had
completely opposite experiences. I had the time of my life, and he hated
it, which was a result of his extremely negative mentality. You will meet
such a diverse range of people, that you will become friends with and
learn so much from. It’s not going to be high school, which can be
extremely closed minded and socially rigid. So keep an open mind, and
just wait and see the wonderful things college has in store for you.