Can You Be Flexible? by Ellen

Can You Be Flexible? by Ellen - February 2023 Scholarship Essay

Your body can be flexible, but can your attitude? It's a tough skill to acquire especially when we are at an age where our lives have been so planned. The people we went through school with are the same, our ridged schedules have kept us on the same daily tasks and we have been taught the same predetermined curriculum that has us studying for the same state tests. We know what to expect and are rarely faced with any difficult decisions in our education and learning styles.
You start your college career and maybe its not at your dream school. You're angry and envious of those who got in. You didn't get the schedule you wanted. Classes start too early or too late. Your first class you're assigned a group project, and you're ready to drop the class. College is a disaster and you're now trying to decide if higher education is for you.
Now change the above scenario with a slight attitude adjustment and instead of letting your stubbornness take over you approach your start of college with an open mind and flexibility in your attitude. So the school's not your first choice, you're determined to make the most of this school opportunities. Your schedule isn't the best, but you realize you're a freshman and by the time you're a Junior you'll have the opportunity to schedule classes first and get the best schedule. Group projects can be rough for all those involved, but you decide to use this time to get to know your fellow classmates and possibly make some new friends.
Higher education will take many skills to get navigate the journey. Approach it with an open mind and definitely a good dose of flexibility in your mindset. The rewards are great and the opportunities endless.