After graduating high school I thought to myself that college was going to be just another four years of school.

I’ve never been more wrong.

While I was in high school I used to procrastinate so much, leaving assignments to do the day before it’s due. I really didn’t have my priorities set straight during high school. I would spend more time with friends rather than studying and doing my homework. It felt like I had no responsibilities.

Now I’m in college, and as soon as I received the syllabus for every class I realized procrastination was not an option. All my bad customs in high school I had to forget. I forced myself to do any assignment ahead of time. This way I avoid doing multiple ones for every class at the same time. I also had to ask my boss for less work days realizing that I wouldn’t have time to study. All these good decisions will shape me for the future. My high school mentality was gone. I now feel grateful that I’m in college because many people can’t for many reasons. I must forget all my bad habits and take responsibilities for all my actions. I’m an adult. I will learn to act as one. There’s no looking back. I owe it to me and my family to succeed. They’ve given me everything they have to offer. Now it’s my turn.