To Apply or Not to Apply

It's that time of year, half way through the semester and graduation is just around the corner. Since I barely graduated from high school less than a year ago, it's hard to believe I'll be graduating again soon. Only this time from college with an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration-thank you dual credit courses! I have definitely had a busy year here at Midland College, but all the experiences I had made it all worthwhile. Which is why after reading a Facebook update about a commencement speaker, I deiced to apply.

"Five minutes in What Midland College Has Meant To Me." That seems simple enough. I'm taking a speech class right now, so that should be easy! But of course when I sit down to actually begin writing it, a billion ideas rush into my head at once and I can't figure out where to start! I was sure the backspace button on my keyboard had enough, so I decided to take a break. Frustration had set in and now I wasn't so sure I wanted to apply for the "MC 2011 Commencement Speaker." Not to mention I"m graduating with only one year of actually attending MC, while there are plenty of others who would have seniority over me. The negativity attacked and my thoughts made me seriously doubt whether I really had a chance, or if I should even bother?

With encouraging words, I let myself be talked into taking the risk and go for it. Graduating less than a year out of high school is not something every person can do. Also, with juggling back to back classes, work, night classes, and online classes it seemed as if I had more in my favor than I realized. The worst that can happen is being told no. Sure I didn't have the same experiences as everyone else, but that made my situation a unique one to discuss. I can't imagine how awesome of an experience it would be if my application were successful. There is only one way to find out, and starts with "Five minutes on What Midland College Has Meant To Me."