What's done is done.

Many of us realize this but we still don't take advantage of what we have at the moment. My parents always say the best inheritance is not money, but knowledge instead.

I chose to come to the University of North Carolina  because I knew I would have the most well-rounded education at this institution. We are living in a city of promise and growth with such a rich culture. The diverse atmosphere allows for all types of learning experiences be it culturally or academically. At UNCC a liberal arts education is offered to all students. Some people question the value of a curriculum not leading directly to a specific career. The outside world tells us we must be completely focused on studies leading up to the career we have in mind. Classes pertinent to the career we have in mind are in important, however, a liberal arts education allows us to broaden our horizons and become greater leaders and thinkers.

Some people mistake the word liberal for something it's not because of the perceptions given to us by society which are tied to the idea of a lack of structure. This is a mistake. Liberal studies allow individuals to free their minds from restrictions that keep us from connecting the dots in this world. And just because a person has an open mind, it doesn't mean that that person lacks structure in their lives, what it is is that people with a broader understanding of the world around us can be more versatile in their thinking. We become more tolerant of other people's differences when we know more about them.

My father always said knowing a little bit about everything is always a good thing. With a broader range of knowledge you can associate with more people. Gaining knowledge is not only about becoming more tolerant, it's also about expanding your thinking and being able to think outside of the box. At the moment I am on a science based career path and yet I will be taking communications classes as well as human geography courses. The thing about any career is that it involves more than just yourself and the work at hand. In life we all need written and verbal skills to adapt the ever changing workplace. Knowing about more than just science will let me bridge the gap between the people around me. It will give me the chance to come up with more creative ideas and accept challenges outside of my box.

I always enjoy a challenge because I know that stepping out of my comfort zone makes me grow as a person. This is how leaders are made. When people are pushed, whether it be by themselves, an event, or the people around them, they achieve great things. In the next four years I will let myself simmer into this pool of knowledge. I hope to continue to achieve newer and greater things so that I can not only become a productive member of society, but also an exemplary leader.