Reflections of a College Senior

Do what is necessary, and maybe a little bit more, but don't try to be a perfect student, or you will just set yourself up for failure. The perfect is the enemy of the good. Cultivate community and nurture your friendships. Learning is a life-long process. Learning how to learn is more important than memorizing facts. Maintain your integrity. Let your voice be heard. Silence can be a virtue. Let your curiosity lead you. Be inspired. Challenge yourself. Discover and nourish your passions. Find a mentor or mentor someone yourself. Befriend a professor. Success is not an "A" - it is doing your best. Don't skip classes - it becomes a downward spiral. Don't decide to give up coffee during midterms week. Facebook is a double-edged sword. You are not majoring in blogging. Get enough sleep, but not too much. Procrastination never pays. Ask questions during lecture, and sit near the front of the classroom. Read your syllabi and refer to them often. If you're having trouble, talk to the professor. It's okay to wear your clothes more than once before washing them. Be persistent. Repetition and practice are powerful allies in establishing good habits. Read as much as you can, but it's okay to skim sometimes. Pray. Enjoy beauty. Find sources of joy. Listen to good music. See some great foreign or arthouse films. Oh, and the homework grid is genius.