Making a commitment is serious business. When you make a commitment to a loved one, it means that you will do your very best to keep your promises to them, to support and encourage them, and to stick by them in the difficult times.
Successfully pursuing a college education means making that kind of commitment to YOURSELF. A college education is a significant investment of time, energy, and money that will repay you in many ways throughout your life.
When students are asked about why they are going to college, common answers are making good money, being able to provide for oneself and one’s family, and otherwise having a secure future. All of these are fantastic goals, but they are broad, vague, and too far in the distant future to the point that they may not be the strongest motivators when the going gets tough.
Take some time to examine your motivations about why pursuing a college education is important to you. Knowing yourself is a vital first step to success in college and in life.
