The 6 things I learned in 6 years of university
Can you believe it — Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Public Relations. It only took me 6 years, but I did. It feels like yesterday that my parents and sister dropped me off for my first day of at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Six years can dramatically change a person. In those six years I went through multiple programs, roommates, apartments, emergencies, heartbreaks, meal plans, laughs, professors, classes, and many memories that have shaped who I have become.
My experience at university was incredible. I lived in residence for 4 years. Then when all my friends graduated and I started the co-op program I moved in with Glen. Living on campus was great: my friends were close, I could wake up 5 minutes before class and if I was hungry, or forgot something I could always run back to my room. I will cherish every movie night, potluck and screaming party with my amazing roommates and neighbors forever.
During those years I had many opportunities to learn many things. Thankfully at the end, I see the benefit. Those six years were not a waste of time but an opportunity given to me. Here are the six things I learned in six years of university:
I would recommend post-secondary education to everyone. The things you learn are so far beyond that piece of paper you receive at the end. University was the most challenging, fun and rewarding thing I’ve ever experienced. For that, I have my parents, sister, friends and fiance to thank for guiding, supporting and funding me through this wild ride.
“University can teach you skill and give you opportunity, but it can’t teach you sense, nor give you understanding. Sense and understanding are produced within one’s soul.” C. JoyBell C.