VP wise beyond his years
Oh my Lord! Are you people ready for an article or what? Well read on readers, read on. In this fine edition that is our weekly publication I undertake the daunting task of revealing to each and every one of you the meaning of life...well, student life that is.
Would you believe that in spite of my youthful complexion, that I am entering my SIXTH year of post secondary education? Jesus my Christ, I know. What's even worse is that now that I think about it, man I've been in school for almost 20 years of my life (do the math). You would think that if you ran into me at The Out Back Shack, say during this Thursday's Oktoberfest Pub to buy me a few rounds... just putting that out there... that I could easily tell you a thing or two on a few or more subjects.
Well folks not that I would be short on things to say (which I tend not to be) but the irony of it all is that in the grand scheme of things, I still have a lot to learn.
In fact, up until now I've just been getting started on my “intellectual - what defines me as a person - let's do some damage - bag of tricks”...if you dig. It's a fancy way of me saying that I've been taking my sweet ass time with a goal in mind to learn as much as I can about myself, what I am passionate about, my shortcomings and just how attainable life's “delusions of grandeur” can be. It hasn't been easy, but while figuring those things out (and continue to do so...), I went ahead and earned an honours degree in Business Administration and am now working on my Music Industry Arts diploma here at the school.
It's interesting really, how things happened. When I went off to University I wasn't much different from anyone of our first years here at Fanshawe. I had absolutely no clue what I was getting myself into, where I was going, and what I wanted to be “when I grow up.” Shit, I was even 19 when I graduated high school, being the last class to get a grade 13 in Ontario. I can only imagine how tough it is now for students heading off to do their post secondary, being as young and inexperienced as 16 and 17. In my case it took me nearly four years of school to figure out what made me tick and to actually find a direction that I knew would lead to a fulfilling career.
I'm sure a lot of you can relate to being in school still not knowing what you would rather be doing right? That's completely normal. The best things I learned from my first program had little to nothing to do with the course content anyway.
At first “starting your new life” can be kind of intimidating. If you were like me you chose your school based on the perceived benefits leading up to a strong future and not because of how many friends from home we're tagging-along for the ride. I was like Frodo Douche-Baggins leaving the shire for the first time...I didn't know anyone! In hindsight this was one of the best things I could have done. No longer being a big fish in a small pond really forced me out of my shell. So when I did it for the second time, coming to London (again knowing zero people), it really didn't take me long to get comfortable in my new surroundings. This acquired ability is a huge positive so I won't hold back when I'm presented with a sweet career opportunity or life changing decision. My ability to be comfortable in any environment is not something that came easy, but happened as a result of my putting my apprehensions aside and looking out for what was best for me.
All this led to me discovering another thing that played a huge role in who I am today as a person. I love meeting and getting to know new and interesting people. There is so much that can be learned from others and people sometimes forget that as they get caught up in their daily affairs. I found myself time and time again, not de-motivated but inspired by those who just kicked-ass at everything and who knew how to consistently do so. You probably know a few yourself. It's not that they we're better than me, they just had a will and desire that I was unfamiliar with on getting things done, working towards their full potential (...not ability, because everyday is a chance to improve). Gravitate towards these people and after a while you'll really feel like you can do some damage yourself.
Surrounding yourself with those who are hard working, devoted, passionate, creative and most importantly fearless can really open your eyes. It allowed me to introspectively assess why I should care about my education. Sure tests and deadlines suck, but that's not the point. Dragging myself through all those 8 A.M. accounting, finance, operations, marketing and human resource classes taught me to take pride in my work, the value of time management and dedication.
For most employers that's all your degree or diploma translates into. The real substance of your education is what you learn about yourself, the passions you didn't know you had, and how to make your surroundings work for you and your dreams. That's something that just doesn't happen overnight. So in the meantime get involved... put yourself out there and don't rush things.
Distance yourself from those who will hold you back and seek out and get to know those who will push you to reveal what has been inside you all along (fromage). When I'm done here at Fanshawe I'll be able to say with full confidence that although I sill have much to learn, I'll have everything I need to start making the future that I want.
When you're done school, never to return, just make sure you can say the same. So there's 20 years for ya...probably could have figured it out sooner, but I had to figure out how stubborn I was first.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
Would you believe that in spite of my youthful complexion, that I am entering my SIXTH year of post secondary education? Jesus my Christ, I know. What's even worse is that now that I think about it, man I've been in school for almost 20 years of my life (do the math). You would think that if you ran into me at The Out Back Shack, say during this Thursday's Oktoberfest Pub to buy me a few rounds... just putting that out there... that I could easily tell you a thing or two on a few or more subjects.
Well folks not that I would be short on things to say (which I tend not to be) but the irony of it all is that in the grand scheme of things, I still have a lot to learn.
In fact, up until now I've just been getting started on my “intellectual - what defines me as a person - let's do some damage - bag of tricks”...if you dig. It's a fancy way of me saying that I've been taking my sweet ass time with a goal in mind to learn as much as I can about myself, what I am passionate about, my shortcomings and just how attainable life's “delusions of grandeur” can be. It hasn't been easy, but while figuring those things out (and continue to do so...), I went ahead and earned an honours degree in Business Administration and am now working on my Music Industry Arts diploma here at the school.
It's interesting really, how things happened. When I went off to University I wasn't much different from anyone of our first years here at Fanshawe. I had absolutely no clue what I was getting myself into, where I was going, and what I wanted to be “when I grow up.” Shit, I was even 19 when I graduated high school, being the last class to get a grade 13 in Ontario. I can only imagine how tough it is now for students heading off to do their post secondary, being as young and inexperienced as 16 and 17. In my case it took me nearly four years of school to figure out what made me tick and to actually find a direction that I knew would lead to a fulfilling career.
I'm sure a lot of you can relate to being in school still not knowing what you would rather be doing right? That's completely normal. The best things I learned from my first program had little to nothing to do with the course content anyway.
At first “starting your new life” can be kind of intimidating. If you were like me you chose your school based on the perceived benefits leading up to a strong future and not because of how many friends from home we're tagging-along for the ride. I was like Frodo Douche-Baggins leaving the shire for the first time...I didn't know anyone! In hindsight this was one of the best things I could have done. No longer being a big fish in a small pond really forced me out of my shell. So when I did it for the second time, coming to London (again knowing zero people), it really didn't take me long to get comfortable in my new surroundings. This acquired ability is a huge positive so I won't hold back when I'm presented with a sweet career opportunity or life changing decision. My ability to be comfortable in any environment is not something that came easy, but happened as a result of my putting my apprehensions aside and looking out for what was best for me.
All this led to me discovering another thing that played a huge role in who I am today as a person. I love meeting and getting to know new and interesting people. There is so much that can be learned from others and people sometimes forget that as they get caught up in their daily affairs. I found myself time and time again, not de-motivated but inspired by those who just kicked-ass at everything and who knew how to consistently do so. You probably know a few yourself. It's not that they we're better than me, they just had a will and desire that I was unfamiliar with on getting things done, working towards their full potential (...not ability, because everyday is a chance to improve). Gravitate towards these people and after a while you'll really feel like you can do some damage yourself.
Surrounding yourself with those who are hard working, devoted, passionate, creative and most importantly fearless can really open your eyes. It allowed me to introspectively assess why I should care about my education. Sure tests and deadlines suck, but that's not the point. Dragging myself through all those 8 A.M. accounting, finance, operations, marketing and human resource classes taught me to take pride in my work, the value of time management and dedication.
For most employers that's all your degree or diploma translates into. The real substance of your education is what you learn about yourself, the passions you didn't know you had, and how to make your surroundings work for you and your dreams. That's something that just doesn't happen overnight. So in the meantime get involved... put yourself out there and don't rush things.
Distance yourself from those who will hold you back and seek out and get to know those who will push you to reveal what has been inside you all along (fromage). When I'm done here at Fanshawe I'll be able to say with full confidence that although I sill have much to learn, I'll have everything I need to start making the future that I want.
When you're done school, never to return, just make sure you can say the same. So there's 20 years for ya...probably could have figured it out sooner, but I had to figure out how stubborn I was first.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
