Looking at my friends' blogs, I realized that I was the only one not talking about college. And here I am again, pressured or influenced by others, to write about college preparation.
I never felt the pressure of going to college. I am quite a laid back person and a person who is a little relaxed about everything. I wouldn't worry too much about a test or a project, wouldn't worry too much about my future, but just simply await...await my destined college. However, Koreans including my friends (most of them), seem to care too much about where they go to. All obsessed about the name of the college. The college must have a name that people all know. Why? Why can't we just go to a college and study hard and become successful? Does the famous name of the college change your life? Change your future that significantly? Does the famous name give you happiness? It might give you a leeway to success, but it does not necessarily mean you will have a promising future. I believe that Korea is just too obsessed with the names.
Living in Korea did change my mindset a bit. But I really want to stick to my own belief and thoughts.
Just chill.
Pursuit of happiness does not correlate with the college you go to.
Just chill.
Once you let yourself loose, you won't have to live such a stressful life.
Just chill.
Chill my friends.
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Hey Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteI was just randomly looking at blogs and this one, obviously talking about colleges, caught my eye. I really agree with you: Koreans are obsessed with names, especially college names. I'm pretty laid back like you. I've never really imagined myself thinking about collegs that were out of my league. However, having parents who care about names and friends who judge people based on the school they are from, I ended up being influenced by them too.
Some of the pressure, I can't handle or take control over. But I still think that you or I shouldn't be too influenced by the opinions of people around us. Just stick to your beliefs! :)
Hey Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you..
Our school does have the tendency to "influence others"
For me, honestly.. yea i do want to go to the top three on my list because the school we go to basically sets our reputation up.. that's what i'm most scared of.. love it or hate it people are gonna judge each other based on the school we get into..):