I also began to think about how rare it is to see the children in my neighborhood actually play outside. Today people are just "too busy" to actually take a stroll in the park, so to speak. I used to be one of those people. I always thought that is was a huge imposition to actually spend some time outside absorbing nature and the natural sun. But now, after taking University Colloquium, I have discovered something new about myself. I have learned about having a sense of self; knowing who I am in this world. It is important not to take the world for granted because our Earth is precious.
I think that oftentimes it is part of our human nature to get stressed. I am a very stressful person and I would like to change that. But I think it is somehow pre-wired in our DNA to have such a fast-paced life where you are moving a mile a minute. My problem is I do not give myself any time for leisure activities. But that is the problem. Human beings cannot handle heavy loads of activity. We need to take the time to sleep for a minimum of 8 hours, which few college students actually do, and we need to eat. Sometimes I feel that I become so busy that I forget to have a decent meal or don't have time to waste on sleep. It is important for our bodies and the world to be taken care of. We will fall apart if we do not nurture our bodies. I often feel that I have so much on my plate that I don't have time to care for myself. College has proved to be very time-consuming and vigorous with the amount of work assigned. I am a super motivated type of person who is driven to do extremely well in school. I do not settle for anything besides perfection but that is my problem. Yes I am at the top of my class and I do very well in every course I take, but I am miserable. I have very little time for myself, barely any time for my friends and family, and I am overworked. I think that I am more stressed than any person on this planet, and that is pathetic for a young college student. I forget to realize that I have a life to life and I do not want to become part of the "real world" this soon. I need to enjoy the last year I have of college and make friends, join activities, and get involved. I love to help people but if I cannot learn to take care of myself then I will be of no help to anyone.
University Colloquium, although extremely intense with homework, has been a learn opportunity for me. I have taken away so many great things from the class that is relevant to my life. It is not just a required course, it teaches each and every person how to become a great time manager and how to enjoy the simple things in life like taking a field trip or learning how the environment impacts our lives. Through all of the craziness of school I have been given the inspiration that I can make a difference in the world and that I have the ability to manage my stress. Now, I just need to use those gifts and actually take action.
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