College has changed my perspective on life. Actually, it has reinforced some of my most powerful ideas. In this blog post, I’ll be listing some of the life lessons that I’ve learned from college.

Have you heard these lessons before? Probably.

But I’m going to illustrate each lesson with a personal story from my experiences at college so far. I really want to drive these points home for you, so they can be put into practice on your own life. Here we go!

1. People are so busy caring about their own appearance and social standing. THEY ARE TOO BUSY WORRYING ABOUT THEMSELVES TO NOTICE YOU

This point is usually understood intellectually, but people rarely put it into practice. I put it to the test.

Many people would cower at the idea of dancing like nobody’s watching in a Philosophy classroom. Well, I actually did that. Someone in my class brought in a Macbook, and played dance music. Of course I got up and danced!

People were exactly the same before I got up and danced, and they were exactly the same afterwards. I would imagine that a few people admired my courage, a few people were entertained, and a few people resented me for having the courage to do something they didn’t have the courage to do. One girl in the class recorded me dancing on her smartphone. That was pretty awesome

2. Embarassment is temporary pain. In the long run, regret is more intense pain.

I love meeting new people at college. Sometimes I meet awesome people by simply initiating an interaction. I will get into more detail in the final lesson. But sometimes I completely bomb…especially when talking to girls.

Who would walk up to a girl studying quietly under a tree, and say something as embarrassing as: “Hey, Girl Studying under a tree! You win the award for best study spot!” I would.

She responded with a nervous laugh, and a thank you. I lived to tell the tale.

I say that jokingly, but with a bit of truth. Many people unconsciously think that social rejection = death. But it doesn’t. I promise you that although you may feel pain in the moment, it will lessen over time as you keep exercising your courage muscles

3. Let your freak flag fly

I’m sure this statement is a cliche. But that’s because it’s true. Well, if college isn’t the time to expose your freak flag, then I don’t know what is! I joined the Improv club at my college. As you might be able to tell if you watch my videos, I love public speaking, I love theatre, and I love acting. One of my favorite shows is “Whose Line is it Anyway”, featuring some of the most talented improvisers in the world. Well, in my Improv class, I got a chance to be in a sketch myself. IT WAS EPIC! It involved dramatic crying and screaming on my part, as well as a calm utterance of “my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard”. We really don’t have much to lose, do we?

Join a local improv club if you can, because it will really help your social and performing skills

4. Friends are POWERFUL

I saved the best for last. What is life but the memories we are left with? And these best memories of yours…I bet that most, if not all of them, involve friends or family in some capacity. I rest my case.

I saw someone walking across campus that I thought looked familiar from my High School days, and I shouted his name. It turned out to be him, and we had a great conversation. Nowadays, we hang out, and we’ve become great friends. This one goes out to you, Pierre. Keep living the great life, and thanks for being a friend.

These are the lessons that I’ve learned from only one month of college. I will do my absolute best to continue to live by these principles. And personally, I can’t wait to share more amazing stories with you, you awesome person! I hope they propel you to keep living a life full of optimism.

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to share some of your courageous stories in the comments.

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