My inaugural year of college is officially complete!
Summer classes commence in a few weeks. Right now though, I am entirely consumed by a profound sense of monumental pride and joy.
Each day I attended lectures was another step toward actualizing my dreams. HVAC is an exceptionally useful trade to always have. I will cherish that expertise dearly, especially since I still work in the field, and AI is unable to take over that role. All those exhaustive days of manual labor, listening to friends speak about their college pursuits, had rendered me a desolate, envious shell. I had such an insatiable yearning to be in college, where I could actually flourish, and do something that I knew would bring me so much happiness.
I proudly attend a community college. It is truly the most brilliantly underrated decision any college student could. The institution provides unparalleled affordability, the same classes as all the universities around, exceptional advisors, and an astonishing level of true care and immense investment from professors. Funnily enough, you won’t get that paying 50k a year at a university.
The elitism I encounter when disclosing my academic home actually makes me love it more. And trust me, I utilize every aspect of the college to its fullest extent. From the tutoring center, to the library (which has an impressive selection), even the outdoor gardens.
Anyways, rant over. Cheers to a flawless 4.0 GPA, an honors induction, and securing first place awards in both journalism and poetry.