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I realized the other day why I don't have a 4.0.
I'm making an attempt to actually enjoy my college experience.
Various people in my engineering classes have made me realize that it's not possible to do both. Where a friend would probably ask me, "What are you doing tonight?", they ask each other, "What are you working on tonight?". That's a direct quote, as a matter of fact. On an average night, I find something to do...be it an organized event at the BCM, hanging out with friends, spending quality time with Jen, or whatever. Many people in my CS classes spend the vast majority of the time they're not in class doing homework, studying, or whatever scholarly activities there are.
I guess some people are content with being a total recluse during their years here. I just couldn't do that. I don't have that much of a desire to excel in my classes, and I honestly don't consider that a bad thing. True, I could have no social life or girlfriend and have much better grades (maybe even a 4.0, but I dunno about that), but where would the fun in that be? I'd hate my life, and I wouldn't have anything to look forward to when I woke up in the morning.
Of course, there are exceptions to this idea, and in both directions. Some people, like Brandon, can have nearly perfect grades without locking themselves in their room all the time (well, until this semester). But most can't. And on the other side, there are some people who are full- time students and work their butts off and still can't do better than a C. I'm fortunate enough to not be one of these people (usually).
I have yet to regret my decision to enjoy life. God wants us to have life abundantly, and unless I become the first person I've ever met who truly enjoys studying all the time, becoming another engineering hermit isn't on my to-do list. I'd take my semblance of a social life over a 4.0 any day of the week.