This one is for all upcoming high school seniors and college freshmen. One of my friends who is now a senior at UC San Diego recently told me: “Only 10% of what you learn in university will come from the classroom, 90% will come from everything not related to class.” Does that mean I get to press the snooze alarm and snore for another hour or so? Nope. Going to class is still important, but it’s not the only place you will learn! Put it like this, although you are absorbing up knowledge like a sponge, you still need to apply it. Having said that, some of the best, intriguing conversations you will encounter will be from your peers and professors outside of the lecture hall. Don’t be reluctant to use the university as a resource; join clubs, organizations, go to parties, attend readings, ask for help from the TA’s etc. It’s college, learn about yourself and others! As for me, I plan becoming a member of the Leadership Award Scholars Association, where I will be helping plan events at UC Berkeley.
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