To tie into my previous post, here is what staying in your comfort zone can lead to. I graduated from high school in 2007 (yes I am old). At the time I was convinced I was going to school to become an ER Physician. I chose to go to school at IUPUI for several reasons; they offered a pre-med biology program and IU has a very competitive medical school, I could stay at home, I was close to friends and family, I didn't feel like escaping my comfort zone, and compared to other schools it was quite inexpensive. I had received academic scholarships and grants plus some federal aid that covered my tuition and books. At that time I didn't know about federal student loans because I didn't need them. With my mom's help I had even bought my 1st car. I was excited but extremely nervous about my 1st semester.
I remember when I went to orientation I was a nervous wreck! I'm so glad my mom was with me. When I was younger I was extremely shy and I never spoke unless I was spoken to. During my first semester I sat in the back of all my classes and went straight home afterwards. I just wasn't comfortable meeting new people. I actually had a hard time engaging in my classes because I was bored and I was more concerned with life outside of school (big mistake). Long story short, school became less of a priority because it wasn't enjoyable which was totally my fault because I had made the choice to not be engaged. As a result, by the end of my 2nd semester I had lost my scholarships and was placed on academic probation.
Moral of the story, you get in what you put out. Sometimes you have to treat life like a swimming pool and just jump in because if you just test the water and see how cold it is you'll stay out. To get the most out of college you have to jump in, make friends, engage, build long lasting connections (networking, we will definitely be discussing that later), and make your learning experience a priority.
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