Unit 11: Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom (WoW) essays are included in their original form.  The authors of “Words of Wisdom Essays” essays are identified at the top of each chapter.  COD Counselors and Advisors also share bursts of wisdom to keep you motivated throughout your educational journey.

These powerful words of wisdom are helpful to anyone looking to get inspired through words that are both powerful and meaningful.  My hope is that these essays/words will inspire you to dig deep and help you find purpose and motivation.  The end result would be that these WoW will change your life for the better.

The original authors told true-to-life stories about their own academic, personal, and life-career successes. As you read FAS: WoW, explore the following guiding questions:

• How do you demonstrate college readiness through the use of effective study skills and campus resources?
• How do you apply basic technological and information management skills for academic and lifelong career development?
• How do you demonstrate the use of critical and creative thinking skills to solve problems and draw conclusions?
• How do you demonstrate basic awareness of self in connection with academic and personal goals?
• How do you identify and demonstrate knowledge of the implications of choices related to wellness?
• How do you demonstrate basic knowledge of cultural diversity?

After you’ve read FAS: WoW, it’s time to pay it forward by composing your own Words of Wisdom story to share with college students of the future. Reflect on the lessons learned during your own college experience this term and use the guiding questions to develop a true-to-life story that can help other college students connect the dots between being a college student and being a successful college student.

Bursts of wisdom from my colleagues in Counseling…  We are cheering for you!

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of strength.
–Christine Jandek, Program Advisor

Perfection is an illusion, strive for your good enough.
–Carolyn L. Margrave, Counselor

Please be kind to yourself, especially during moments of difficulty. Doing so can help you move through it with a bit more openness, courage, and a warm heart.
–Dennis Emano, Mental Health Counselor

When you are dealing with something difficult and you keep it inside your head, it can seem really big and overwhelming.  But, when you share it with someone else, the problem seems smaller. #yourarenotalone #seekhelp #talkinghelps
–Danice McGrath, Counselor

Your greatest challenges are linked to your highest potential.
–Erin Fabrizio, Counselor

Be kind and honest to yourself and to others.
Opportunities are everywhere when you look for them.
Be grateful for everything that you have.
–Alison Greene, Counselor

It is better to catch up than give up.
–Amanda Noel, Counselor

Your best is the only thing anyone can expect of you.
Make every day a great day, and make everyday count!
–SunShine Ballentine, Counselor

Don’t settle, keep growing and find what you are passionate about.
–Amal Jarad, Counselor

You are the greatest project you’ll ever work on.
–Wendy Thorup-Pavlick, Counselor