Ever since we were little, our parents have been giving us advice and keeping a caring eye on us to make sure that we are safe, happy, and healthy. Often times, especially in our teenage years, we have pushed this advice away and classified it as our parents being too overbearing. Once we enter college, however, we learn over the four years that our parents’ advice is not only thoughtful, but also extremely helpful.
As the Thanksgiving holiday is closely approaching, myself and several other Her Campus BC team members want to thank our parents for all the caring, considerate and supportive advice that they have given us over the years that has truly come in handy and will forever be beneficial.
“The recommendation that I got from my parents that didn’t hit me until I got to BC was to try to have fun! Simple though it may sound, the intense environment at BC has only made that advice seem more relevant.” –Rose Ermer
“I think that the best piece of advice my mom gave me that I really didn’t take serious until college was this: do things that make you happy right now, being young gives you a lot of time and freedom so try not to think too far into the future.” –Nina Tehranian
“Advice my parents told me is that in the end they want me to be happy and healthy. For so long I would focus on getting the best grades, having the most memorable weekends, dressing to impress at all times and pleasing as many people as I could even if it was at the cost of sleep, relaxation and core values. I have now recognized that in the end if I am not healthy and happy, then nothing else in life matters because happiness and healthiness are inherent parts of me and keep me going. The other things are instantaneous in their gratification but I’m “stuck with me” all the time, so I better treat myself right.” –Morgan Gibbons
“My parents always told me how important it was to just focus on me, in a way. When I was upset with friends or boys, or whatever, they said to just focus on getting good grades, and on my own health, and everything will fall into place. They’re so right.” –Meaghan Leahy
“My mom always emphasized the importance of writing thank you notes immediately whenever someone gave me something or helped me out in a big way, and when I was little I always thought it was excessive and unnecessary, but since I’ve been at college and just growing up I’ve realized how important it is to tell people you appreciate what they do. I still always write thank you notes and am a bit shocked when I realize others don’t do the same! So I’m thankful that my mom ingrained in me the importance of thank you notes.” –Katie Tedesco
“My parents always taught me to be my own person and to be proud of whoever that is. It has definitely helped me in college because, with all the decisions we have to make everyday, it can be really hard to stand by what you believe in, especially when it isn’t popular.” –Paige Marino
“My dad always told me that I underestimate myself, and it’s true. We rarely give ourselves enough credit. He also told me to listen to him more often because I always end up telling him that he was right.” –Gabby Alleyne
My parents have taught me many life lessons, and it has taken me until I have moved away from home to realize how applicable they are to my life. I will admit, I was guilty of many eye rolls, slamming doors and arguments claiming I was right as a teenager (sorry mom and dad). But now I want to take the time, not just today but every day, to remind my parents how grateful I am for them.
Thanks for always being supportive, reminding me that I should come first in making myself happy, to follow my gut instinct, to always say please and thank you, to treat others how I would want to be treated, and to never be scared to ask for help or share an idea.
Without our parents, we would not be where we are today.
I conclude with a task for all of you; take out your phones and call (not text) your parents and thank them for all the support and advice they have given you. As many of you head home for the Thanksgiving break, make sure to add a personal hug in there once you are reunited.
Shout out not only to my parents, but to all the BC parents for providing us great advice as we venture into our futures and strive for all our hopes and goals!
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