I didn't realize how filled with engineers Bucknell was until I stepped foot on campus. I looked over the small details. Perhaps it was hidden from me, but needless to say, just telling an environmental engineer that I only majored in English was enough to make my face turn red. I could barely get him a 3 on his AP Biology exam. Meanwhile, budding scientists were conducting research straight out of the womb. “Oh, I can't write that well at all!” they would always say. nice! That's…amazing. Just amazing.
Bucknell is full of effort. However, it's not a self-centered effort of “I'm better than you,” it's “I need to be the best version of myself.” This is a highly admired trait among students here, but it may not always feel that way. Suppose you had a chance to take a look at the “IAMRAY” page on Instagram. In that case, you'll encounter a small number of posts from countless individuals, including fraternity leaders, sorority presidents, and sports captains., And, of course, there are engineering majors of all shapes and sizes. Oh, and they consistently get his 8 hours of sleep every night, make time for friends, and maintain a 4.0 GPA. How can the impossible become possible? The truth is…no. Life behind a screen seems easier said than done.
No one is going to brag about breaking down crying in the library at 1 a.m. because the fake Starbucks closed., And there were still 400 pages of reading material left. Since entering college, I and many others I've talked to quickly felt left out in the crowd of missed opportunities. I felt an unusual amount of guilt during my first semester for not taking courses, constantly comparing myself to upperclassmen who already had 2-3 years of experience under their belt. He could barely figure out how to finish a draft of a research paper or do the laundry in one day while they weren't running this club or playing sports. Once I ran out of clean socks, I realized I had to find my footing. Slowly but surely, I learned that I could be whoever I wanted to be at my own pace.that was Possible.
I and many others look at everyone in awe of what we can't be, but at the same time we ask ourselves, “Why can't I be that person?” I ask. Why can't I take time off work to go to a recreational practice, have dinner with friends, or make time for myself? Bucknell students passively encourage others to follow in their footsteps. I am also the type of person who strives to be the best version of myself. And here's breaking news. No one cares if you're an art major or a biomedical engineering major. We all work toward our degrees with the same passion and effort as the next person. Just as many scientists cannot translate Latin poetry, I may not know how to solve pages of organic chemistry problems. This is a vibrant school full of ambitious and inspiring people. No matter how busy, involved, or stressed we are, we all fall under the same umbrella of never-ending dedication and drive.
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Except for business majors.Seriously, what do you guys do do?
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