College is a bitch.
Well, that’s not completely true. Assignments are a bitch. Classes can be a bitch too. Some professors, even.
Things I love about college? The friends. The fact that it brings me closer to the one thing that I’ve wanted all my life.
Some girls wanted to be princesses, others wanted to be famous. Go into acting, singing, modeling, whatever. Not me. Nope, I was always a realistic kid. Even in my dreams.
I wanted to be a teacher. Just like my Mom.
Anyways, that’s totally besides the point. The point is, I can never say NO to people.
“Just say no!” Right? Well, it’s not that easy for me. I’m a people-pleaser. To the bone.
Saying no to drugs, cigarettes, alcohol… Not a problem.
Saying no to a friend? Impossible.
And it’s not just friends either.
If someone’s selling something on the streets, for a good cause or not, they always seem to notice that I can’t say no to them.
It’s so annoying! I’m walking down the street, and poof! Out of all the people shopping, and walking around, they stop ME. And I don’t have the heart to just say: “I’m sorry, I don’t have time.”
Nope. I listen to the whole thing, and end up buying something incredibly stupid along the way.
And you’ll think it’s not a big deal. It’s not. But it gets so annoying sometimes. And it doesn't make things easier.
Starting this year, I’m the Student Body President, or whatever they call it. Wanna hear the story of how I ended up in the Student Body anyway?
Well. First day of college, the Student Body introduces themselves to our class, saying what they do, and stuff like that. They asked every group of students to pick one student who could represent them in the council, but they had to do it willingly.
So, my group basically said: ‘Anyone who REALLY doesn’t want to do it, raise your hand.’ I was still contemplating things, because I’m slow (joke), so everybody raised their hands (besides me, obviously) and besides my protests, they put up my name. Well, I didn’t protest much, because they were asking me directly to join.
AND I CAN’T SAY NO, REMEMBER?
Well, early September, our previous President came up to me and asked me to take his position. She gave me a whole speech about me being good for the job, me being compassionate and all that.
AND I CAN’T SAY NO.
So yeah. Not only am I getting smothered with assignments and classes, I have all the responsibilities of being President.
Not that I mind a lot. Looking back on it, I’m kind of proud with myself to take this responsibility. And for sticking with it. And for taking MORE responsibility. Would I make the same decision, looking back on it?
No clue. I’ve met some fantastic people. I’ve grown in so many ways. Plus, I can’t say no.
Would college be easier without all of this? All the meetings? All the visits to other campuses? Without a doubt.
But, then again. I don’t take the easy way out.
