We have all thought to ourselves if this extra education is even necessary. Doubtful moments like these are nothing new, especially in college.

Growing up, it was engraved that I would excel above and beyond.

Trying to excel to my highest ability has made a huge impact in my life.

College has given me the biggest amount of stress in my entire life, from cramming in multiple essays on the same week to mid-terms and finals.

I’m currently in my final semester at Fresno City College, hoping to pass all of my classes so I can receive the final units I need.

At the same time, I must stay up to date with the universities I have applied to and make sure I don’t miss important deadlines.

Without realizing, I am constantly adding pressure to myself.

One way I dealt with all the stress was by having a hobby to spend free time.

This even meant hanging out with friends.

At the end of the day, college teaches us how to manage our time and deal with stress.

With all the stress and pressure that college brings toward me, I am still determined to pass. Though, I am not the most disciplined when it comes to studying for an exam.

Even going into a quiet room, extracting myself from all of the noise outside has shown to help me as well. That is, your phone must also stay behind.

Students who have jobs may find it easier to handle this, but nevertheless, everyone can still find some free time throughout the day.

For those who don’t yet have a career in mind, it may feel like you don’t have motivation for anything. This can be especially hard when your parents ask.

The pressure only grows stronger.

I was in that situation last year as a freshman but what was able to get out of that by following my hobby and getting more into depth with careers that would relate to it.

Having a hobby or something to be passionate about helped to make a decision.

We all want to succeed to make the future better for ourselves, but college takes us through rough roads but also makes us cherish the good times.

Once we achieve our goals, it will make the taste of accomplishment all the better.