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Friday, October 11, 2013

Taking Charge of Your Education Student Voice

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Taking Charge of Your Education


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About the Author: My name is Gabe Diamond. I’m a 19-year-old college student at The University of Georgia. I am Pre-Law with a Major in Criminal Justice. I love to argue and debate my political and social opinions against others. I am always open to conversations about most issues current and past. I hope my page provides interesting information and viewpoints for all my readers. Thank you for stopping by to read!

As I sit here studying for yet another meaningless Geology test, I grow impatient and uneasy with the simple question, “When will all of this have meaning?” It’s an impossible question to answer, one that without a crystal ball can never be predicted. For me, I see the literal meaning in everything; perhaps this is the reason why I struggled in English back in high school. I failed to see that the protagonist’s shirt is blue to symbolize sadness. In my eyes, he is just wearing a blue shirt. Some may call it short-sightedness, but I call it realism. This realism allows me to look at situations for what they truly are, without the ridiculous undertones that can throw people off. They say college is a chance for you to receive a great education, one that prepares you for the world of employment, but I challenge that statement.
When I arrived at the University of Georgia, I was an elated, curious, and more than anything, eager young man looking to gain a superb education allowing me to finally embark on the journey of the rest of my life. Several months into school, I finally found what I believe to be my calling in life. Now as I am only a sophomore in the middle of the fall semester, the beginning of that journey seems to be so far away yet again. These classes I
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