If you had a tough semester last year, make a come back! It is a new year and you are about to start a new semester! Apply what you have learned and start off strong! You can do it!
I have learned time and again that life is a never ending story of lessons. Last year, I experienced the toughest and craziest thing I have ever done in my life! I am usually prepared and realistic of what attempt to do. But as many of you know, life has a funny way of surprising you and teaching you without warnings sometimes. Sometimes we start of a journey not knowing how difficult it might get later on. However, when you find yourself in that situation, you have a choice to face the challenge or to turn back and give up... and I hope that when you come across a challenge, you choose to face it. For if you do, you might just find out that you are stronger than you think. Last year, on Thanksgiving break, I went to visit the Grand Canyon with my family. Of all the trails we could have chosen, we chose to hike the South Kaibab Trail all the way down to the river...which is the longest and one of the toughest trails. I started the hike at 9am. As I hiked down and time passed, I began to realize that the way back was going to be much more intense since I was going to have to hike it up. As my family and I were heading down to the river, we were told by various hikers that the hike was not meant to be completed in one day. But did we listened? No. We were too excited and even though we had limited resources we were very set on doing the hike on one day. Since we were planning to head back to L.A. the following day, we did not changed our minds. But I must admit, I was second thinking it for a minute or two. Going down was a challenge because of how steep the mountain was. We reached the river at about 3pm. By the time I reached the river, my knees were shaking and I was almost out of water. However, the pain was soon abated as I crossed the bridge and reached the river. It was such an amazing sight! But the adventure was far from over. After ten minutes of having reached the river, it was now time to head back. The only way back was going up the mountain. After ten minutes of going up, I knew that I was going to have to take my time. I was not as fast as everyone in my family. Because we did not all have flash lights, we came up with a plan. Those who were a lot more fit would go up and hopefully reached the top of the mountain before nightfall and wait for the rest of us. To make the story short, I reached the top of the mountain by 9PM. The journey was exhausting, but at the same time exciting. The adventure turned out to be a very teaching moment. I was reminded that the journey is different for everyone...and that it is okay. Yes, I was the lost one to reach the mountain, but it felt very rewarding. I also was able to stop from time to time and enjoy the view. So, I just want to remind you that everyone has a different college journey, but as long as you do not give up you will accomplish your goal of graduating and making your dreams into reality. Just do not give up... no matter how challenging it gets. Never stop coming up with solutions and plans on how to tackle the challenge. As long as you take steps forward, you will get there. There are semesters in college that might be tough...so tough that it might feel like you are going up the mountain... and the tought of giving up might cross your mind. I hope you choose to continue your journey and use the resources available because you are never alone... and yes you can do it! You can do anything! I truly believe that! That day, as I was hiking up the mountain I came across a little boy who was tired and crying. He was going down the mountain with his family, but was on the point of giving up. He actually turned out to be my hero of the day...for he gave me water. His act of kindness reminded me that we all need help from time to time and that we should do acts of kindness when we are given the opportunity to do so. Wish you all a great Spring semester! Here is the first blog of the year 2018! And as always...Simon Tech is rooting for your success!!!!
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