College Book

This goes out to seniors that have already committed to a college & for underclassmen.

"Don't judge a book by it's cover". That cliche line comes into play for almost anything and everything. Example: People. Don't judge a person without really getting to know them for who they are. Don't assume. Don't jump to conclusions.
Well, don't judge a college by it's title. Seriously. Community College, State School, UC, Private. What do they all have in common? Education, people. Each school has something that makes them unique, distinct, special in their own way. But that does not mean that someone who goes to a CC is not as intelligent or will not be as successful as someone who attends a private school. Yes, there are stereotypes for colleges, but it's your choice to believe them. And I for one, don't. There could be differences in how "high" their education is, what their classes are like, what opportunities and classes they offer, but wherever you go, you should be happy. You will never and should never go to a school because other people expect you to go there. If people expect you to go to a school and you didn't get in, it's not the end of the world. You didn't get in for a reason. It's not because you aren't smart enough, you aren't that involved, you aren't good enough. You may not have been fit for that school, you may have thought that that school was perfect for you, or you may not have actually been happy if you attended that school. Where you go shouldn't define your potential and capability. Be proud of where you go no matter what "level" of education they offer. Take what you are given, tackle any opportunity head on, and make the best out of it. Everyone says "College is what you make of it" and though I still have yet to attend college, they're right. It's what you make of it. Everyone generally has a dream or ideal school that they long to attend. But, at the end of the day, you will be going where you are going, and you have to accept that with an open mind & heart. It may be tough, it may be a struggle, it may be difficult to transition, but if you go into that school with such a negative mindset you will go no where, and what "you made of college" is a mess, a hole that you'll struggle to dig out of. If you already have that mindset of not being excited or straight up not really willing to go to the school you committed to, why in the world did you even commit then? You have wasted their time, your time, your parents time, your parents hard work and effort, and the time of those who have educated you, supported you, and have been there for you. Ah yes, I know that sometimes there really isn't a choice, and you basically are forced to go to a certain school because...well you have no other option. I can imagine it sucks. But, what I can say is to build a bridge and get over it. Ha, sounds ridiculous right? But seriously, GET OVER IT. DEAL WITH IT. BE MATURE ABOUT IT. ACCEPT IT. There's nothing else you can do but make the best of it. Don't bash, ridicule, or look down on someone because they may not be going to a school at the same education "level" as you or does not offer the same programs and opportunities. Who do you think you are? If you are doing that, well I guess you need to learn some respect and manners. Don't judge the school or the person because YOU AREN'T ATTENDING THAT SCHOOL, and i don't care how much you know that school, i don't care about the rumors or stereotypes you have heard, i don't care if you have researched a lot about that school, you need to respect the decisions of your peers. You may not like it, you may not agree, but it's their life not yours. It's their decision, not yours. Who knows? Maybe that person who attended a CC over a Private will be the boss of every student that attended a Private school. I'm not calling a specific rank of college out, but I'm just saying things like this are unpredictable so we shouldn't assume in general. Who knows? Maybe the valedictorian of your class decides to go to a State even if offered on a full ride to any UC out there. Will you judge them? NO. Will you think they're stupid for their decision? NO. They have a reason for their decision, so back off. Who knows? Maybe the student ranked 600/600 in your senior class is going to some prestigious college. Will you go around talking crap? NO. Will you tell that person or other people that that person didn't deserve to get in? NO. Things happen for a reason, colleges make their decisions for a reason. They take who they want, and all we can do is accept it. You know your potential, you know your work ethics, you know what you can handle, you know what you are capable of, you know your hopes, dreams, goals & aspirations, you know you the best. Go where you believe you will fit in, be happy, and make the best of every moment in college. Don't let a title sway your decision. Don't let others influence your decision no matter how hard it is for you to decide. Trust yourself, your heart, your mind. At the end of the day your future is in your hands, so take control of it.