A freshman's guide to Individualism
The time for survival mode begins now. Your training is complete and it’s time to put in action what you’ve learned during your span of life. That’s right folks, you are now in college and you are now on your own. Let the responsibility begin!
According to American College Testing (ACT), one in every four freshmen leaves college before completing their sophomore year. Senior mass communication major Miciah Bennett wasn’t surprised by that high number. “That number does not surprise me,” said Bennett. “When I returned for my sophomore year it was evident the people that were no longer around.”
Entering freshmen are like children in candy stores, every flavor seems appealing and eye catching until you begin to consume too much and become sick. Its human nature to adapt to different climates and atmospheres including social settings but it becomes difficult for a person to maintain their morals and mindset when you’re the odd one out.
College is full of wannabes whose sole existence is to take on a persona he or she lacked when in high school. Everyone these days want popularity but refuse to stand out. I scream, “DARE TO BE DIFFERENT!” I personify the existence of myself to solely that: MYSELF. I call for no validation from others I give it myself. I AM A SOLDIER OF FREE THOUGHT IN A CLOSED MINDED WORLD AND I AM READY FOR WAR. Freshman class get ready too. AND KNOW THAT I AM SERIOUS BECAUSE MY CAPS LOCK IS ON LOUD!
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Feature story for MCOM 342
