FRO 14 DTF

The most important thing that I’ve learned in college so far, is that I’ll never be able to function happily in an institutionalized environment…. Like college.  Even though there is more leniency than there was in high school, even though I’ve been granted a bit more freedom than before, I’m just too stubborn for this kind of lifestyle.  I don’t like being told what to do, I don’t like due dates, I hate studying, and most of all I have a terrible case of “wanting what I can’t have”.  I like learning… But only things that I’m not forced to learn.  I like learning by my own free will, and I oftentimes find myself staying up late, researching and learning about things entirely unrelated to my college courses.  It’s a terrible habit that I’ve been trying to get out of my whole life, but if there’s anything that I’ve learned so far here at Baruch, it’s that I probably won’t change.  Therefore, I’m inspired everyday to find my niche and pursue it.  How I can succeed without years in this education system.  To learn more about myself and what will provide me with the most fulfillment.  And even though I’m being pushed to learn, study, achieve, build a resume, etc, the only thing I’m really gaining from this experience so far is a better understanding of myself.  For better or for worse…