2025 has been a challenging year for a lot of us. As college students navigating the transition to adulthood we’re still learning lessons every class period. Here are some of the lessons I learned that I am grateful for.
Adjusting to new roles
It is always going to be difficult when being placed into a new role. This past summer I had an amazing internship and I became a Resident Assistant this semester, the journey has not been easy, but I am appreciative of being able to navigate these struggles responsibly. This lesson has taught me the importance of persevering, even though things might be difficult, it is crucial to keep moving forward. Being comfortable with not knowing everything has been a lesson I take with a grain of salt, no one likes feeling like they are wrong but to be confident with what you know can only take you so far in new roles, be open to taking advice and to learning new things
Sonder and grace
Sonder is the realization that everyone you pass by has their own vivid and complex life they are living. With this mentality it’s important to give others grace. Just as you are struggling someone else is struggling, just as you are accomplishing achievements someone else is accomplishing them as well. I appreciate being able to lear this lesson as it is important to be aware of what other’s are going through even when they don’t share what the issue is specifically. This has allowed me to perceive people’s energy differently, be more understanding when someone rubs me the wrong way and be a safe non-judgmental space for many.
vulnerablity
I recently broke up with my boyfriend of a year and 3 months. Throughout that relationship I was vulnerable enough to trust him, be my true self without fear of judgment and find that with my vulnerability I was happy as I was able truly enjoy all aspects. Although our relationship wasn’t a “forever thing” that practice of vulnerability allowed me to feel love and hurt which are okay to feel. Instead of boxing my emotions up I was able to experience my emotions and respect them and their value.
juggling is harder than it looks
I have always been inspired by those who are able to multitask, or at least pretend to multitask. I am a person who strives to accomplish many things no matter the task, as I continue to push my limits and strive to do great things in the present and the future, I have learned the consequences of juggling to many things at the same time. I learned that grace goes both ways and it is important to give myself grace when tasks are outside of my capacity, when I take on a responsibility it’s okay to remove myself and get assistance with it. Having a lot on your plate may not always be the best way to accomplish your goals, it’s important to remember take things one thing at a time no matter how good you can juggle.