Realism vs. Optimism

I remember when I used to think that attending college was just about the best thing I could do with my day. I mean, who wouldn't want to immerse themselves in the wisdom of teachers and spend hours discussing things of social and cultural relevance?

That was till I began attending Columbia College.

Sure, there are the highs. Motivating teachers who push me to do my best and inspire me to be greater than I can dream.

But more often than not there are the lows. Hours and hours of sitting in front of someone who looks about as lost as the freshman their first day wandering around the Chicago campus.