As college students we are constantly rushing around. Meeting deadlines, going to events, hanging out with friends and being independent. On top of all of this it is the first time you truly form your opinions and express them. Professors ask you to write papers and speak your mind while in class, but some students on campus will have different views on certain subjects, and it is easy to fall into a hole of beliefs that aren't unique to you. That's why it is important to stand up for what you believe in. Whether you have beliefs about religion, politics, the universe, or even about a day to day routine- stay true to yourself.

A professor might teach a whole semester on something that is the opposite of what you believe, but don't let that one teacher change your mind. Just like everyone else, teachers have their personal opinions and it is crucial to listen and respect these, but then for you to have your own unique ideas and thoughts that can piggyback off of these teachings. It is hard to sit in a class and disagree with a teacher, or write papers or answer questions that go against what you grew up knowing. I know many times I have listened to teachers or peer's opinions and adopted these as my own. The problem I had was they contradicted what I firmly believe in. Listening to words that can be very persuasive makes us think that they might be right.

It's okay to be bold. On a college campus certain ideals might be the norm. If you don't share these ideas its hard to stand up and state a different opinion, or even stick to it if it's different than what everyone else thinks. But I say it is attractive to have strong views. Being firm and strong in your ways shows confidence and truth to oneself. College is all about diversity. Having different backgrounds and beliefs is challenging us to broaden our knowledge, not force us to change. College is the time for experimenting and meeting people who might be total opposites of us, but that's still no excuse. A relationship with someone who does not accept you for who you are and what you believe in is not worth your time. `

Be true to yourself. You were made a certain way for a reason. Be smart and stay true to who you are, no matter what the situation.