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Why we should all become trees...and dig roots

When you think of the typical college experience, education is not always the first thing that comes to mind. When I was in high school, I dreamt of the day I would be in college hanging out and meeting new friends, participating in various events, going to new places, and experiencing things that I couldn't do while at home.

My decision to attend a two-year college and stay close to home should not limit or impair my idealistic views on what a college experience should be, and neither should yours!

Sitting in class everyday, I hear students discuss how much they hope their professor lets them out early, or the grades they got on their most recent assignments - pretty much superficial conversations. This is understandable because we are all in college, many of us have jobs, some students might have their own families, and even the fact that we're on a quarter system might impact our ability to develop relationships with our peers. But, it doesn't have to be this way. Aside from the most important goal of attending college, which is obtaining a degree, developing relationships is one of the most beneficial tools you may gain. In forming new relationships, you are building your contact list. You never know who might be able to help you find a job, help you get a new car, have mutual friends, or even be the love of your life unless you make yourself vulnerable and open up in an effort to get to know them.

Another way to make the most of your college experience is to participate, and participating because your teacher is offering you extra credit doesn’t count (okay I lied, it does). No matter your motivation for showing up to the activities the school offers, it is a good idea to go. Whether it be participating in community service, campus clean up, or even going to get a slice of pizza on pizza day, GMC provides students with plenty of opportunities to get out and interact with one another.

The faculty and staff also acknowledge the importance of relationship building and offer many ways to promote it. Not only do they offer activities to help build relationships and promote interaction, they have activities that count as community service that could actually help pad a resume.

Regardless of the circumstances in which you arrived at GMC, and whether you are here for only one quarter, a year, or even the full two years, it is important to make the most of your time in order to truly feel accomplished. Whether it be developing relationships, or simply participating in the numerous events that the school offers, you should really try your best to make your college experience count. Remember, for the majority of us, we will only get this experience once. So why not, as they say, make college the best years of our lives?

Click here to follow GMC's full schedule of events if you are interested in getting involved. Worried about finals coming up? Don't be. Check out this post on how to study in an hour or less.

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