(via armchairspasm)
I love how I felt about second semester during first semester. I thought of it as some odd destination, between trying and trying to not fall asleep in class. But now that I've reached such a landmark, it's really not anything special or historic. Everything's pretty mundane and beige.Not only is youth wasted on the young, but so is the desire to self-educate, especially now. Yes, we've always thought of second semester as a brief precursor to the Summer of Our Lives. But saying those things and actually following through are two completely different categories. I cannot understand those individuals who are willing to sit back and relax and not concentrate on school. Not only are quizzes and tests ongoing, but more importantly, education is ongoing. Why would someone choose to not be educated on new topics? How can they not be motivated to grasp information of various realms?
It's an honor and privilege that we did not earn the right to. After all, we were chosen to live in this particular world. But every atom belonging to underprivileged individuals in devastated worlds belongs to us; residents of other worlds are similar to ourselves. So what did we do to deserve such extensive education?
Every time I see someone not putting in effort into their schoolwork or listening in class, it's frustrating. We all know that school can get repetitive, and I'm in no way in love with the system, but at least I hold respect and appreciation for an institution. Just because colleges and universities may not pay particular attention to second semester grades is no excuse for deterring. There are whole worlds to be discovered, if you just listen.
