A C A D E M C s Every child dreams of becoming something specific when they grow up. Often these dreams are seen as fairy tales - a goal that could not be achieved. Even more often our childhood dreams and aspirations do not end up being our career paths once we reach college. As we grow up our interests change, but perhaps our realistic approach to life causes us to lose our childlike ambitions. Imagine what we could become if our dreams as college students were equally as ambitious as that of a child longing to be a doctor or firefighter. Academics give us the path to become who we have always wanted to be. We select majors that serve as our identity, and despite prevalent pressure, the change and growth of each semester often leave us second-guessing ourselves. Harding offers many different avenues in the field of academics to help students not only find their place in academics and social life, but to make their dreams reality. As the well-known phrase goes, "Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life." Have the confidence and ambition of a child, chase your dreams and use academics to make them your reality. Megan Ledbetter
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