Taking advantage of opportunities.

My first go at college studies were lackluster to say the least. I spent most of my time sleeping, watching Netflix or wasting my time at bars. I have limited memories associated to my first years of studies and even fewer friends. Rather than seeing this period in my life as a failure I use it as a learning experience, an example of what I don't want to repeat in the future. 

    This time around, university life is definitely not lacking any luster. My days are filled with various activities such as volleyball, hiking, roller skating and social gatherings. I am taking advantage of in-person classes while they are still available by going to each one of them and spending some extra time talking to the professors after class. On my free nights I try to make "fancy" dinners with my three roommates and most of my busy evenings end with a super meal which they have prepared for me. I cannot forget to add that on top of all these activities I have been staying on top of my homework for my 11 classes and will soon be adding other work related to my new position as international student ambassador for the university of Pecs. 

 Life is full of opportunities ranging across spectrums of every nature and it is our job as human beings to take advantage of our opportunities and fill our lives with as much adventure as possible. With that being said, I understand days are limited to 24 hours which isn't enough time to do everything we may want to do, but motivation and prioritization is all we need to live full lives... right?

    I'm not so sure. When taking a step back to reflect on all these things I am doing at the moment I experience some pretty conflicting feelings. One side of me is extremely uplifted by pride and adventure while the other side is slightly smothered by guilt and exhaustion. The good definitely outweighs the bad, but it is only human to feel strung out from time to time. 

    In order to reign myself in and gather my thoughts I try to keep my friends and family close. Talking with them lifts my spirits and reassures me that I am a good person who truly wants what is best for myself and others in my life. Loved ones are like a down comforter wrapped around me on a brisk autumn evening; enveloping me in a cozy cocoon of warmth and security. Though my situation may be difficult at the moment, I am content in my endeavors and will keep looking to those dear to my heart for the support and motivation I need to keep working towards my goals.