transition to college

My parents had fears about sending me to college, but they knew in the long run it was best for me. They were scared that I would succumb to peer pressure or many of the other distractions at college. Since I would be without parental supervision for the first time in my life, it was possible that I could turn down a wrong path very quickly. But I knew that I had to study and maintain good grades to stay in college. Also, my transition from a high school setting to college was not as difficult as it was for someone like hooks’. My background is not that different than the ones that most people at SMU come from. I feel that this is true because SMU is a private university. I grew up in Buckhead, an area in Atlanta similar to the Highland Park area in Dallas. My friends and I all went to private schools where we received an education that prepared us well for college, the next step in our future. We had nice things, took vacations, and lived a pretty well-off lifestyle. I never had to worry where my next meal was coming from or if I had a roof over our head. My peers and I were not snobby, but we did realize how fortunate we were to have the conditions that we had. I always appreciated what my parents did for me. They provided me with a lot of luxuries, but, in return, also expected a lot from me. Both my parents and I realized that SMU is a wonderful place to gain a superior education, not to mention a place to make friends and establish relationships that will last a lifetime. But my parents knew that they had instated the correct morals in me to succeed in my educational career, and they were confident that I would take advantage of the opportunity they gave me. They know that I will not let people change who I am, and that I will surround myself with good role models and people who enjoy life. Remember who you are. Do not let people change you, and remember your values. Keep your goals moving towards a positive light and good things will come of it. Eventually, karma will catch up to the people who commit terrible deeds and the good will be generously.