The time in university is the best opportunity to take control of your life, to do things that you’ve always wanted to do. The only problem is, it requires A LOT OF discipline, initiative and self-motivation to get yourself going.
I remembered back in high school, there was compulsory CIP hours which we had to fulfil. I found it ridiculous that it could be reflected in my resume as ‘community service’, when it was just a mere few hours rather than a long sustainable activity like how some people have devoted themselves into. As compared to those, these few compulsory CIP hours seem so trivial.
The point is, is it possible for us to step out of the school’s set obligations and pursue our own interests? I know I wrote in the previous post about the beauty of formal education, having us to do things that we normally do not bother with. However, is it possible to challenge this notion and find enriching activities by ourselves? Indeed, it can be hard because we may be alone in our venture; it can be difficult when we meet various shut doors because we are not of authority. However, there are many opportunities available and if we dare try, surely, there is someone who must be willing to accept us.
So this semester, I am trying to find my own worthy ventures. Rather than relying on leadership programmes offered by the university that requires compulsory hours of community service, I wonder how far can I go as an individual…
