What I Went To School For

So, University. Its hard to believe its finally over, how one day (Graduation) sums up 3, 4 or 5 odd years of 'education'. Education with regards to books & smarts. Education with regards to the social, academic & even spiritual. Sitting in that line waiting to be 'commenced' into the 'real world', the importance of school in its totality & lessons it taught finally hit me (So thank you Moms & Pops for forcing me to go).

So my list of top lessons goes like this:

*The best teachers will educate you about class work & life.

*Going to class religiously doesn't guarantee good grades.

*Not going to class AT ALL is an extreme sport. You're bound to break something.

*It is imperative that you have a plan. In EVERYTHING you do.

*Books are important, but so is living. Find a balance now to save learning this in future.

*In as much as we are there to learn, we're also there to explore our talents.

*You only need a handful of friends. The ones who'll tell you 'Hiyo hairstyle? Hapana!' or 'Those clothes? No.'

*Because someone is in university doesn't mean they aren't ignorant.

*There's something strangely gratifying about watching someone else cock up spectacularly.

*Having a constructive argument with some human beings is next to impossible.

*Some human beings have TOO MANY PROBLEMS.

*Never underestimate the importance of a level-headed partner (never thought I'd say THAT).

*The best way to avoid being derailed is to RUN AWAY.

*Learn from other people's mistakes. Because children are a MASSIVE commitment, & herpes is forever...

A special congratulations to USIU Class of 2011. All the people who I met there, from the soft spoken & withdrawn to the downright mental, thank you. You have taught me & many others a great deal, & made us ready (partly) for the madness that is this world.

For Oscar, Carol & all those who should have graduated with us: we hope to make you proud. Love.

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