For several years now I
have kept a book of quotes and sayings that inspire me. When I am faced with a difficult choice or
challenge, I often refer to my book for motivation. Recently I have been
feeling as though my life has become slightly mundane, and somewhat
generic. I hardly have anything to
complain about, but I haven’t been able to shake the feeling that there is
something more for me out there than the routine I obediently follow everyday
of my life. With this on my mind, I
decided to open my inspiration book to a random page, and to apply that quote
or saying to my life. The quote I opened
to was by Anthony Robbins, and it read, “If you do what you’ve always done,
you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.”
That is when it clicked in my head that I was ready to do something
different with my life, even if it was a temporary change, I just needed to
stop being so safe and to start making my life more interesting. I realized that great things aren’t just
going to happen to me, I have to make them happen.
When I first
heard that students in my major, Communication Design, had the opportunity to
study abroad in London everything just came together in my mind. This was the perfect opportunity for me to
venture out into the world and escape the monotonous lifestyle that has been
holding me back. I have lived in one of
New York’s five boroughs my entire life, and I am beginning to feel extremely
sheltered when I say that. I happen to
love New York, and I am proud to be from here, but I am also aware that there
are so many other places in the world to explore. I feel like never experiencing another
culture, another environment, or another lifestyle is completely limiting
myself from all the world has to offer.
I also think that living in another country will give me a better
understanding and appreciation of my own country.
The advantages
of studying abroad are endless for me. I
think getting a different perspective on life and how things work will not only
better me in my career, but will also better me as a person. Nothing in life is one-sided, so seeing
things from only one side seems pretty limited.
Although this opportunity would definitely give me a competitive edge in
my field, it is not something I would do just to put on my resume. I think this is the perfect time in my life
for me to jump at an opportunity like this.
As a student, I am not yet burdened with overwhelming responsibilities
that would hold me back from such an opportunity. Once I graduate and begin my career,
traveling will be very hard to find time for, unless I am fortunate enough to
travel with my job. This is probably
the only time in my life when I will be able to just pack my things and move to
another city, on the other side of the world, for four months. I can’t allow a chance like this to slip
right by me. I am also very interested
in their way of teaching. From what I
understand their style of education is very different from ours. Their learning environment is much more individualized,
which I think would add to the personal rewards an experience like this can
give.
I have worked very hard at my
education my entire life. I take pride
in my accomplishments, and put my all into everything I do. I always ask, if you are going to do
something, why not do it right? It is a
waste of energy to do anything half-heartedly, in my opinion. That is why I must put everything I have into
jumping at this amazing opportunity I’ve been given. The timing couldn’t be better, the location couldn’t
be more incredible, and my desire couldn’t be stronger. I truly hope this dream becomes a
reality. If it does I will absolutely
make the very best of it. I would use
this experience to learn so much about so many things, including myself.
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