The one quote that I try to live by is from W.E.B. Du Bois: “The most important thing to remember is this: to be ready at any moment to give up what you are for what you might become.” Change is a scary thing, but it’s inevitable. It’s really easy for us to hang onto things that are comfortable — lifestyles, mindsets, beliefs — but ultimately, you can’t become a better version of yourself by living the same life forever. We should approach our lives with foresight, recognizing that nothing is static. Yet, avoid thinking too far ahead and thus losing the grip on the present. We feel discomforted by the unknowns of the future and view change as almost unnatural. But it is precisely this uncertainty that holds the potential to make us the best versions of ourselves. No matter where you are in your life, every day, every month, and every school year will bring about experiences that will challenge you and help you grow to lengths you never could have imagined.
– Juliet Bu