On education
Graduation rocks
I love springtime graduations. The rest of the campus is quiet and slow听but as you walk closer to The Hub and Bonython Hall, a buzz of love, happiness听and pride resonates.
Graduates walk around the campus听surrounded by the people who鈥檝e encouraged them, witnessed their university journey and life, and celebrate them as they formally commence life post-uni! Here鈥檚听hoping that one day听that鈥檒l be me!
I鈥檝e asked a few of my graduating friends to share their thoughts and feelings. It鈥檚 a mix of a whole lot of excitement听but also a tiny bit of worry for the future. That鈥檚 really no surprise as the entire world still faces uncertainty in the context of COVID. One sentiment they all shared though was a true appreciation for the entire experience of university and how valuable education is. This made me reflect on my education journey so far.听
Education isn鈥檛 confined within the walls of the classroom. I learned immensely from my professors and equally so from my peers,听but there was so much I also learned from leaving home to study in Australia. Travelling through Italy or Mexico gave me the opportunity to visit new places and learn about cultures very different from mine. (Note: Have a look at the .) Living in Australia without my family taught me independence and self-reliance. I learned how to make new friends. I learned that there was so much to gain from allowing myself to be uncomfortable. Education also comes in the form of adversity. I don鈥檛 know when we can all start planning for international travel听at this point听but I recall a solo trip I did several years ago. It was only to Deep Creek Conservation Park听where I pitched my own tent but听it听will forever be a trip I will always be proud of - simple, local, but with many life lessons learned.
Go into the world and do well. But more importantly, go into the world and do good.Minor Myers Jr
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