True Story: Today I was sitting in the Tanner building eating my lunch when a girl asks if she can sit by me. We make some small talk and I finally ask her what her name is. She says, "I'm Chantel." I gasped. That's my name, and the chances of finding anyone else with my same name are very slim!
Come to find out we grew up in the same town, spell AND pronounce our names the same way, and even dated a couple of the same guys! The only difference was that she was 3 years older than me, and was already working on her Masters degree. Talking to her was literally like talking to the person I wanted to be in 3 years.
Honestly, I really needed that perspective. Once you get into the business program you are expected to do great things; its no longer extraordinary to be above average. I'm definitely feeling the pressure of reality, and its hitting me brutally with full force. I already feel so behind even though I'm doing all I can to stay ahead.
But meeting my future self, realizing that I have the ability to achieve great things, gave me hope that everything will work out. I wouldn't have gotten into the business program if I was not capable of succeeding in it. One of my professors gave us this quote:
"Yes, its going to be hard. Its SUPPOSED to be hard, and the hard is what makes it GREAT."
I know that this program will make me a better person. It will force me to become a harder, more dedicated and diligent worker. This experience is going to be worth it, if I'm just willing to step into the dark and pray for enough light to see the next step.
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