Who Runs My Education? Me!
As young women in college we come across moments where appearance and attention mean everything. From spending hours in front of the mirror fixing hair and make-up down to that “Must have” outfit we have all dreamed of wearing to an extravagant party on the weekend. Often times we look into our filled closets, and say, “I have nothing to wear today.” When what we actually mean is, “I have nothing cute to wear today”. The pressure on appearance and popularity on campus may be quite overwhelming. Everyone desires to link-up and build new friendships, but at what cost? Should it be the cost of your education that pays for social networking?
The “College Experience” is said to have been the most anticipated subject to the average college student. This includes partying, meeting new people, joining organizations, and living on-campus. What a selective few fail to see is that education also plays a huge role in this college involvement many so frantically seek. Going to class and obtaining outstanding results is also part of the college experience, but some do not show an e
ffort to absorb the material being taught. The average student spends thousands of dollars on courses a year. A portion of this money may come from loans that must be paid back after graduation or after being released from the institution. Time is running out. We should not worry so much aboutwhat the latest trend is or how we will be able to please those who in the long run have nothing to do with our education. Educated women are empowered, dedicated women that strive for their future. Be that inspirational woman that challenges herself. Be women of strength, influence, and power!