2008 Woodie Awards
A 23 Year Old's Guide to growing up and getting out of Fullerton College
Julia Corral
Issue date: 9/6/06 Section: Opinion
Hello, my name is Julia Corral and I am a 23 year old student here at Fullerton College. I started attending this school when many of the incoming freshman were attending their first junior high school social. Pity, I know, but don't feel bad for me. I have lived an abundant life derived from "the road less traveled." And now when I look back at the other students who took the more direct route I see that we are now in the same place. Now with another fork in the road I hope that my words can offer some form of assistance. I have made a five part power point presentation, (that must be given to the reader in print due to affordability and the fact that I don't know how to design a power point presentation.)
1. GROW UP
I know I sound like my mother, but alas it is true. Over the years time has evolved and the social norms have come to reflect an episode of The Real World. But the reality is that time will catch up with each and every one of us. Each year we get older and no matter how hard we choose to remain "young at heart" credit card bills and crows feet will not stop coming. College is a time to be what ever we want to be, but if this is your fourth year here and you are still in Math 10, I regret to inform you that you will not become an astronaut. Time magazine had a cover story over the past year and it asked the question "Is ambition a gene trait?" I started to wonder if I had the ambition gene. Take Britney Spears and all her ridiculous behavior. And think really hard about it. Does all that really matter? Her and I are one year and six days apart, and she is married, with a family, and has earned millions. It may not be the most idealistic lifestyle, but her ambition has allowed her to become successful. But put talent, good looks, and a pushy stage mom aside, and stop whining. But if you are fine with your position, let's say at the mall dispensing pretzels, then by all means disregard this article.
2. STOP DROPPING CLASSES
Just stop dropping classes. They add up and are counted as units. I know a "friend" who has over 90 units and one of the lowest GPA's known to man. And now my "friend" is typing advice to her peers who probably aren't listening. Her latest reason is last semester she found out that United Airlines were hiring flight attendants. She convinced herself (possibly due to the infamous mile high club) that she wanted to do this. Not because it was a passion, but rather because they were willing to fly her to Washington D.C. and Chicago for the day. This went on for a month, and seeing that the White House is just white house, she is back at FCC attempting to get her Associates of Arts degree. And the sad thing is she is so close she can smell it and next semester, being her last she will finally be able to taste it. But I wouldn't have to write this if she had just stayed in class. she would be in her next phase of her life. Trust me, go to class, the beach and the mountains are not going anywhere.
1. GROW UP
I know I sound like my mother, but alas it is true. Over the years time has evolved and the social norms have come to reflect an episode of The Real World. But the reality is that time will catch up with each and every one of us. Each year we get older and no matter how hard we choose to remain "young at heart" credit card bills and crows feet will not stop coming. College is a time to be what ever we want to be, but if this is your fourth year here and you are still in Math 10, I regret to inform you that you will not become an astronaut. Time magazine had a cover story over the past year and it asked the question "Is ambition a gene trait?" I started to wonder if I had the ambition gene. Take Britney Spears and all her ridiculous behavior. And think really hard about it. Does all that really matter? Her and I are one year and six days apart, and she is married, with a family, and has earned millions. It may not be the most idealistic lifestyle, but her ambition has allowed her to become successful. But put talent, good looks, and a pushy stage mom aside, and stop whining. But if you are fine with your position, let's say at the mall dispensing pretzels, then by all means disregard this article.
2. STOP DROPPING CLASSES
Just stop dropping classes. They add up and are counted as units. I know a "friend" who has over 90 units and one of the lowest GPA's known to man. And now my "friend" is typing advice to her peers who probably aren't listening. Her latest reason is last semester she found out that United Airlines were hiring flight attendants. She convinced herself (possibly due to the infamous mile high club) that she wanted to do this. Not because it was a passion, but rather because they were willing to fly her to Washington D.C. and Chicago for the day. This went on for a month, and seeing that the White House is just white house, she is back at FCC attempting to get her Associates of Arts degree. And the sad thing is she is so close she can smell it and next semester, being her last she will finally be able to taste it. But I wouldn't have to write this if she had just stayed in class. she would be in her next phase of her life. Trust me, go to class, the beach and the mountains are not going anywhere.
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