Comments on: 7 Lessons I’ve Learned From My First Semester In College http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/ Connecting Humanity Unleashing Potential Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:12:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: John P. J. Zajaros, Sr http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5100 John P. J. Zajaros, Sr Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:42:02 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5100 Great article! I started school after returning from overseas and spending a few months in US Army hospitals. Needless to say, I was ready to do anything but be confined to a classroom setting. Marriage and a son put an end to my collegiate aspirations until I returned as a "non-traditional" student at the ripe old age of 34. I loved it, never had so much fun in my entire life, all of which was missed my first time around. My advice: 1) Take everything BUT what you think you think you are going to major in and want to end up "doing" with the rest of your life. You will have your eyes opened up...big time! 2) Get an advisor who thinks young and listens to you, wants to get to know you, and CARES where you end up. 3) get involved in the active process of learning, do research, go out of the country and expand your horizons, reach for more than a GPA and a great job, reach for self-knowledge and awareness. 4) Take professors not classes. Never get bogged down in a class just because you think you must take it. If you have a bad prof, drop him before he ruins you and blows your mind. Good luck, I really enjoyed the article, it took me back to my undergrad and then grad school days, BA to PhD bypassing the masters, and not too very long ago. I loved it, the rest was easy! Find your passion, time management will be a snap! Professor John P. J. Zajaros, Sr. Great article! I started school after returning from overseas and spending a few months in US Army hospitals. Needless to say, I was ready to do anything but be confined to a classroom setting. Marriage and a son put an end to my collegiate aspirations until I returned as a “non-traditional” student at the ripe old age of 34. I loved it, never had so much fun in my entire life, all of which was missed my first time around.

My advice:
1) Take everything BUT what you think you think you are going to major in and want to end up “doing” with the rest of your life. You will have your eyes opened up…big time!
2) Get an advisor who thinks young and listens to you, wants to get to know you, and CARES where you end up.
3) get involved in the active process of learning, do research, go out of the country and expand your horizons, reach for more than a GPA and a great job, reach for self-knowledge and awareness.
4) Take professors not classes. Never get bogged down in a class just because you think you must take it. If you have a bad prof, drop him before he ruins you and blows your mind.

Good luck, I really enjoyed the article, it took me back to my undergrad and then grad school days, BA to PhD bypassing the masters, and not too very long ago. I loved it, the rest was easy! Find your passion, time management will be a snap!

Professor John P. J. Zajaros, Sr.

]]> By: Adam http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5067 Adam Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:52:08 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5067 "Traditional schooling is not the only way to succeed." -- well said, I wished I had had this thought when I was in school :) It's cool that you're getting others to try and think for themselves. “Traditional schooling is not the only way to succeed.” — well said, I wished I had had this thought when I was in school :) It’s cool that you’re getting others to try and think for themselves.

]]> By: Global Patriot http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5054 Global Patriot Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:26:26 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5054 Knowing whether college is the right place for you is a tough one. In a way it is just a piece of paper, but there is also a great life experience that unfolds, and it's one that won't be repeated later on in life. Your entrepreneur spirit will serve you well in life, and that doesn't require a degree, but I think you'll find that college will enrich that spirit in ways you can't quite understand at the moment. Just my two cents Bud! Knowing whether college is the right place for you is a tough one. In a way it is just a piece of paper, but there is also a great life experience that unfolds, and it’s one that won’t be repeated later on in life. Your entrepreneur spirit will serve you well in life, and that doesn’t require a degree, but I think you’ll find that college will enrich that spirit in ways you can’t quite understand at the moment. Just my two cents Bud!

]]> By: Miche | Serenity Hacker http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5036 Miche | Serenity Hacker Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:49:18 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5036 Hi Bud, this is so insightful! You've definitely learned a lot of important "life" lessons, and I've got to say, they're pretty wise given your age. This is a great follow-up to your Exploring Freedom post, and I've been looking forward to it. Time management is key in college and a thing so many students struggle with. Your "mindset of connection" and the discovery that everyone needs alone time are really keepers for a life well-lived. But what I really want to address here is that weighing out whether or not college is for you right now is one of the most important things you could be doing. Questioning society's values and finding your own, ones that are TRUE for YOU, will lead you to the right decision, whatever that may be. Cheers, Miche :) Hi Bud, this is so insightful! You’ve definitely learned a lot of important “life” lessons, and I’ve got to say, they’re pretty wise given your age. This is a great follow-up to your Exploring Freedom post, and I’ve been looking forward to it. Time management is key in college and a thing so many students struggle with. Your “mindset of connection” and the discovery that everyone needs alone time are really keepers for a life well-lived.

But what I really want to address here is that weighing out whether or not college is for you right now is one of the most important things you could be doing. Questioning society’s values and finding your own, ones that are TRUE for YOU, will lead you to the right decision, whatever that may be.

Cheers,
Miche :)

]]> By: Evita http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5033 Evita Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:21:45 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5033 Hi Bud Well I must say this is such a pleasure to come here and finally have some serious time to explore your blog and writing, which by the way is phenomenal! I read your bio with great enthusiasm and am humbled to be in the presence of a very wise 18 year old - good for you! I read a few of your articles and this one I just had to comment on. I am glad you are enjoying your college experience but also totally understand what you mean when you say: "Traditional schooling is not the only way to succeed." And the next few lines you stated below that were priceless! I so support and agree with your ideas. As a former high school teacher, most may be shocked I am saying this, but the kids of the new world know more than many older people. And the best part about you/us is that we see through the system. Life is so much more than the right papers and bosses, so, so much more. So enjoy whatever path you take. As long as you make your decisions consciously and from the highest place of yourself, you will not only succeed in life, but enjoy it immensely too :) Hi Bud

Well I must say this is such a pleasure to come here and finally have some serious time to explore your blog and writing, which by the way is phenomenal!

I read your bio with great enthusiasm and am humbled to be in the presence of a very wise 18 year old – good for you!

I read a few of your articles and this one I just had to comment on. I am glad you are enjoying your college experience but also totally understand what you mean when you say:

“Traditional schooling is not the only way to succeed.”

And the next few lines you stated below that were priceless! I so support and agree with your ideas. As a former high school teacher, most may be shocked I am saying this, but the kids of the new world know more than many older people. And the best part about you/us is that we see through the system. Life is so much more than the right papers and bosses, so, so much more.

So enjoy whatever path you take. As long as you make your decisions consciously and from the highest place of yourself, you will not only succeed in life, but enjoy it immensely too :)

]]> By: Kelvin Servigon http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5016 Kelvin Servigon Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:05:40 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5016 Like you, I am now taking the path of college life. I am on the second year now and I can say that college is a very very hard path but of course, lot of fun, too. I've experienced so many things during first years in college and I cherish those things because without college, there's nothing like that. Like you, I am now taking the path of college life. I am on the second year now and I can say that college is a very very hard path but of course, lot of fun, too. I’ve experienced so many things during first years in college and I cherish those things because without college, there’s nothing like that.

]]> By: Bud Hennekes http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5015 Bud Hennekes Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:50:08 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5015 @Srinivas: Thanks for the kind words man. I really appreciate it. While I agree there definite advantages of going to college I'm struggling with the idea that, a college degree defines me. Much of my learning comes from reading on my own rather than what I learn in the class room. @Papa: Hey dude! This weekend has been crazy busy, catch up soon yes? And of course I'm authentic.. we ALL are authentic. :) @Srinivas: Thanks for the kind words man. I really appreciate it. While I agree there definite advantages of going to college I’m struggling with the idea that, a college degree defines me. Much of my learning comes from reading on my own rather than what I learn in the class room.

@Papa: Hey dude! This weekend has been crazy busy, catch up soon yes? And of course I’m authentic.. we ALL are authentic. :)

]]> By: Bud Hennekes http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5014 Bud Hennekes Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:47:44 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5014 @Armen: You said it perfect man. It's funny to think about how often we are "connected." It's nice to sometimes just get away. I know you've done a great job lately of taking initiative. For that I applaud you. :) @ Solomon Pinkins: Right on. With all the information at our finger tips it's impossible for us to stay contained. Big things to come for our generation. Some good. Some bad. Thanks for stopping by. @Armen: You said it perfect man. It’s funny to think about how often we are “connected.” It’s nice to sometimes just get away. I know you’ve done a great job lately of taking initiative. For that I applaud you. :)

@ Solomon Pinkins: Right on. With all the information at our finger tips it’s impossible for us to stay contained. Big things to come for our generation. Some good. Some bad. Thanks for stopping by.

]]> By: Bud Hennekes http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5013 Bud Hennekes Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:44:14 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5013 Brett: You're the man :) Hey Jackie! Thanks for your super long comment! :) Sounds like you've had quite an interesting adventure. Studying abroad doesn't really interest me at the moment.. as I spent the last two years living in Shanghai with my family. If I were to do some traveling I would want to do it on my own rather through school. I'd love to hear more about your travels! I'll be sure to pick up Vagabonding.. I've heard really good things! Brett: You’re the man :)

Hey Jackie! Thanks for your super long comment! :)

Sounds like you’ve had quite an interesting adventure. Studying abroad doesn’t really interest me at the moment.. as I spent the last two years living in Shanghai with my family. If I were to do some traveling I would want to do it on my own rather through school. I’d love to hear more about your travels!

I’ll be sure to pick up Vagabonding.. I’ve heard really good things!

]]> By: PAPA http://www.aboundlessworld.com/7-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-first-semester-in-college/comment-page-1/#comment-5012 PAPA Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:59:53 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1827#comment-5012 Bud, great article. You're truly an authentic person. It's really cool being so young, and so open, both with respect to your life's direction and life in general. Cheers PAPA Bud, great article. You’re truly an authentic person. It’s really cool being so young, and so open, both with respect to your life’s direction and life in general.

Cheers
PAPA

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