Why I'm Here (In College)

In response to Ken Steele's categories for students' motivations for entering college, I have created one that I think fits me a little bit better.

The Ambitious Ones

Those who want to see, know, and do everything.

   I didn't come to college just to have a "college experience." I didn't come to college just because my parents wanted me to. I didn't come to college just to learn. I didn't come to college just to get ready for a career.
   
   I came to college because of all of these reasons. Plus so much more.


   I have always been an ambitious person. I plan on approaching my collegiate experience no differently. During my three or four years at VCU I want to take in all of the experiences that I can while learning and preparing myself for the future.


   I would fit into the category of the "ambitious ones" because I'm not going to be satisfied with my time here unless I know that I consumed as much of the experience as possible. This includes but is not limited to being involved in different clubs, meeting lots of of new people and of course attending class to learn about film- my major and intended career path.


   Pearl Bailey said, "A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive." I'd like to adapt this quote to my outlook on college life. 


   First of all, I'm a woman. Secondly I don't want to let my ambitions get in the way of being successful in other areas besides academics. Lastly, I think that this quote can apply to me as I seek a balance in everything I'm doing here. Being too much a "scholar" or a "careerist" or a "drifter" or a "conflicted" would likely pigeonhole me into unhappiness. But I have to be sure that my vast ambitions don't become too overwhelming and balance my time between all the things I want to do.