expectations and realization

for some the thought of college may automatically include partying, drinking,and maybe yes, maybe a little studying, but for me it has been a little different. from the time i decided to attend morgan state university i made up my mind that here i will take advantage of any and every opportunity to grow, expand myself, and learn. i was particularly turned on by the thought of being surrounded by hundreds of other black young individuals who would have a similar mentality. if noting else we were all coming here to gain knowledge and be the best possible.well...i can not say my college experience has been exactly this way.everyone is not here to better themselves but regardless of what others are doing i have learned that i cannot allow myself to only reach the level someone else has set for me.its crazy because i know the amount of things i can learn here are countless, but i know its going to take more than just allowing myself to be taught.im going to have to take an active approach in finding what i want, and going to get it."get up get out and get something."