For some, bags are packed and things are being settled as they prepare to head off to college. 

This is a season full of colliding emotions. 

Excitement, nervousness,  final goodbyes.  New beginnings & more. 

No matter what your Map to College looks like, there are always stopping points- college is yours.  Make it count. 

Make friends, explore your surroundings. You will need support. 

Focus on learning, but also don't forget growth- that happens both in and out of the classroom. Know that if you are involved in something, it should also give back to you in meaningful ways. There is a difference between engagement and involvement. 

Your time is yours. Invest in yourself. 

Through classes and lessons, you will change. College does that. 

As you head off to college, know that though this summer might seem like another round of graduations, but it is mixed with the anticipation and excitement of new beginnings as well. 

Make it count.

If you're thinking about college where are you the process? 

Is it September and your bags are already packed? 

Or are you hanging out with your friends for a final get together? 

Memories to be made and shared experiences on the rise. Transitions into a new way of being soon to be learned and applications to be submitted. 

Things are ending and yet the future, may be focused on education. College, Trade school, Military. 

​As you begin the process, I ask you to first begin with an open mind. 

And then focus on what is best for you. 

You education includes classes, schedules, time management, soft skills and hard skills learned. It also includes lessons, which might come in the form of a tuition check paid, or not. 

Lessons Learned by Dreaming my Education:

1. The world- Study the world. Study abroad, study diversity. You are in it. Learn it. Learn about it. It will take you far. 
          If you are going to college, or not, use the courses (through tuition paid classes, libraries, free access online), organizations and people to learn about things you do not know. Expand your knowledge base. 


2. Love yourself before others. If the party doesn't feel right, leave. It goes for all things. Every time. 

3. Take the challenge. Every. Time. BUT Support Yourself, always. 
You have to come first, look for your support. Make them count. 

4. Test your knowledge: Daily. 
Learn something new. Every day. Never stop. 

5. Time.
Make it count. For you. Not against you. 
​It counts.