College: Where your journey begins
Edwin Barahona is a student who
works part time in the Office of the
Ombuds.
“We are all of us not merely liable to fear – we are also prone to be afraid of being afraid – the conquering of fear produces exhilaration… When we have been afraid, that we consider breaking down in the most stressful of situations, and, when these circumstances are over, we have displayed to others nothing but a calm exterior and we are now safe, the difference between the previous apprehension and the present relief results in a feeling of security promoting self-confidence, that is, the very father and mother of Courage.” – J.T. MacCurdy, Canadian Psychiatrist (1944)
Congratulations, your first academic semester of 2014 is coming to an end. May your talents guide you along the journey of independence.
In 1944, J.T. MacCurdy, a Canadian psychiatrist, published one of the first literary pieces on the concept of fear and how we, as everyday people, overcome what it means to be afraid.
College can be an intimidating time for countless students. As young adults, many of you may feel overwhelmed, even daunted by the freedom offered in post-secondary education. So many crucial decisions lay ahead in your years to come and are foundational to your academic success.
At times, students’ lives become submerged in projects, assignments, and exams that we often forget to breath a little. Young adults, particularly those new to post-secondary, tend to have a natural tendency to overlook tasks when external pressures start to build, especially when it comes to school. In most cases, not always the same for everyone, there will be instances where we may find ourselves in the midst of falling behind and slowly realize that we have more responsibilities than we are used too. Bewildering is it not?
J.T. MacCurdy says it best: “[We] are prone to be afraid of being afraid, and the conquering of fear produces exhilaration.”
The joy we realize when we complete the countless assignments – or the endless tests and projects – can only serve for us to gain strength and courage continue to the finish line.
Don’t forget, when in doubt, you can always contact the Office of the Ombuds for further guidance and questions academic-related issues.
“We are all of us not merely liable to fear – we are also prone to be afraid of being afraid – the conquering of fear produces exhilaration… When we have been afraid, that we consider breaking down in the most stressful of situations, and, when these circumstances are over, we have displayed to others nothing but a calm exterior and we are now safe, the difference between the previous apprehension and the present relief results in a feeling of security promoting self-confidence, that is, the very father and mother of Courage.” – J.T. MacCurdy, Canadian Psychiatrist (1944)
Congratulations, your first academic semester of 2014 is coming to an end. May your talents guide you along the journey of independence.
In 1944, J.T. MacCurdy, a Canadian psychiatrist, published one of the first literary pieces on the concept of fear and how we, as everyday people, overcome what it means to be afraid.
College can be an intimidating time for countless students. As young adults, many of you may feel overwhelmed, even daunted by the freedom offered in post-secondary education. So many crucial decisions lay ahead in your years to come and are foundational to your academic success.
At times, students’ lives become submerged in projects, assignments, and exams that we often forget to breath a little. Young adults, particularly those new to post-secondary, tend to have a natural tendency to overlook tasks when external pressures start to build, especially when it comes to school. In most cases, not always the same for everyone, there will be instances where we may find ourselves in the midst of falling behind and slowly realize that we have more responsibilities than we are used too. Bewildering is it not?
J.T. MacCurdy says it best: “[We] are prone to be afraid of being afraid, and the conquering of fear produces exhilaration.”
The joy we realize when we complete the countless assignments – or the endless tests and projects – can only serve for us to gain strength and courage continue to the finish line.
Don’t forget, when in doubt, you can always contact the Office of the Ombuds for further guidance and questions academic-related issues.
