It's Time

Martin Luther King once said, “And now through our moral and ethical commitment we must make of it a brotherhood. We must all learn to live together as brothers - or we will all perish together as fools.” Hello Class of 2012, our time is finally here. College is an experience that only comes once in a lifetime. It’s the transition from being a teen to becoming an adult. It’s the place to find your inner self and grow as an individual.  When a person in a high school, its like an experiment to figuring yourself out, exploring a new environment and ultimately preparing you for the future. When you get to college, it’s putting that to the test. You’re put into reality and it is your decision to figure out what you want to do with your life.  

I experienced and encountered many things within my service learning class that I took this semester. I learned about issues and stories of individuals going through many struggles. Before taking this class, I did not know about many of these events and occurrences. I was also able to understand a community where many don’t have as many opportunities as others and are doing their best to keep themselves up. I learned what the meaning of connection and community meant and how they intertwine. The only way I was able to fully understand these concepts was through experiencing these communities and talking to individuals that have gone through or helped others deal with this. Experience is key.

Many people go through life not even realizing half of the things that occur in this world. They think the problems they deal with are the worst but they don’t even consider people who go through actual struggles trying to make sure they can afford a place to live or food to eat. We were all given an opportunity to do something with our lives. We have the chance to become what we were all working towards. It’s that time to face reality and be what you want to be. Congratulations Class of 2012.