The Krissie Kritique
Topic 4: Farewell to college...
As a way to close this chapter in my life, I'll leave you all with a collection of all the things I will and will not miss about the city of Davis, the University, the people, etc. Some of the things listed aren't necessarily characteristic of this place, but I thought I'd include them anyway. I've also added a list of helpful tips for the future - take care, everyone!
| Category | What I'll Miss | What I Won't Miss |
| People | Good friends | Pretentious students who walk in late to class with their Starbucks coffee and think they are smarter than everyone else (though they never are) |
| Co-workers | People who talk incessantly during class, in the library, etc. | |
| Good professors | Spoiled kids/People obsessed with money | |
| Good TAs | Sac trash | |
| Bad drivers | ||
| "Nor-Cal pride" people | ||
| Lousy lab partners/group members | ||
| Location | Having San Francisco close by | Having Sacramento close by |
| Food | Hunan's Happy Luncheon | Pearl drinks |
| Taqueria Guadalajara | ||
| Recreation | The ARC | The old Rec Hall |
| Cantina | ||
| Environment | The ducks on campus | Crappy weather |
| The Arboretum | Crowded downtown streets | |
| The abundant wildlife | ||
| Culture | The Whole Earth Festival | The Gay Pride Festival |
| The word "hella" | ||
| Other | The cozy little upstairs nook at the Silo | The St. James' music group |
To close, I must say living here for 4 years has been quite an experience - I've learned a lot about myself, other people, and the world. I've definitely grown a lot mentally and emotionally. I think I'm a better person having lived and gone to school here, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to do so. Based on what I've learned, here are a few pieces of advice for life:
1. Be open-minded and respectful toward all people, and don't judge them based on superficial factors (race, class, religion, political stance, sexual preference, etc.). Open your eyes, ears, and heart, and please - treat others as you would like to be treated.
2. Respect nature - recycle always, don't litter, and appreciate the natural wonders the world has to offer. They will be gone before you know it.
3. Money isn't everything - and if you have to buy priceless things (love, friendship, happiness, forgiveness, etc.), you're doing it wrong.
4. Grow up - the real world will not treat you like a child, so don't act like one. Be independent, face your problems head-on, understand the consequences of your actions, and be responsible for what you say and do.
5. Be honest - lying never gets you anywhere, only into trouble, and you'll end up losing the respect of those around you. Be true to others, especially those you love - and most importantly, be true to yoursellf.
6. Prioritize - if things like money and possessions come before family and friends, something is wrong.
7. Don't spoil your children - you will regret it. Teach them the value of money, family, friends, and life, so that they won't abuse these things or take them for granted later on, or go through life thinking they deserve everything and don't have to work for it.
8. Take care of your health - exercise regularly and eat nutritious foods (you know, fruits and veggies and the like) - if not for yourself, at least do it for your kids, significant other, family, etc.
9. Focus on the positive aspects of your life - complaining about insignificant things on a day-to-day basis can really be a downer on those around you, and you'll miss out on all the great things in life.
10. Enjoy yourself - do what you love, and love what you do. Don't be influenced by fame and fortune if it's not what you truly want. And most of all, be happy!
Well, it's been fun... thanks for reading.
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