Avoid these Biggest Mistakes you can make as a Student

“Mistakes are portals of discovery” – James Joyce

It is one of the most unabashed truths of life. One of the best parts of being a student is that you have the liberty of making mistakes. The older you grow the more responsible you are expected to be and that independence of making mistakes starts slipping. The most initial lessons of life are learnt by making mistakes. Perfection is an illusion; everyone makes mistakes but a good student is one that keeps learning from his mistakes and pledges not to repeat them.

There are four very serious mistakes that a student can make in his life that ought to be avoided.

Bridging the communication gap:

Speak up your mind with your parents. Bridging the communication gap is essential to ensure your bright future. Hesitation in speaking to your own parents about what you want to do in life can be a destructive force and is one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a student. Playing safe at this point of time can cost you your career. While filling up the college forms clear out with your parents what you want to do in life. Making them understand will always work in your favour.

College is not a Party Place:

Before starting out, most of the students mistake college for a club where the party never ends. As good as this fantasy sounds, it isn’t true. This is yet another big mistake that you can make as a student. College is the place where you decide what your market value is going to be. You can either spend four years of your life enjoying and looking out for adventure or you can turn yourself into a professional who is valued in the industry. It all boils down to patience and perseverance.

Don’t Get Swayed:

Substance abuse is something that a person usually gets exposed to in college. Dopers, stoners, drinkers and smokers might all seem cool at that age. Walking yourself into this chaos is simple but walking yourself out is the tough part. Uncontrolled inebriation and substance abuse can doom everything you have ever worked for. It is essential to say no at the right time. Even a simple denial can brighten up your future.

Don’t Waste Time:

The current market is a vicious place even for fresher graduates. Staying active is not just elemental but is a necessity to sustain in the current market. Taking gaps after college can push you back amongst the millions of graduates that pass out every year. In an exhaustive market full of fresher graduates, employers are reluctant to hire droppers. Having a laidback approach is also one of the biggest mistakes you can make as a student. Being competitive and competent are the most desired qualities that the graduates are tested for.

We are all bound to make mistakes in order to evolve as human beings. Redemption is offered to those who realise their mistakes and walk towards enlightenment.

“Life is all about choices. Your destiny unfolds according to the choices you make” – The Monk who sold his Ferrari

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