But really...have we changed?? Is it enough that we set platonic goals for ourselves because tradition states that a new year has dawned and we can start anew? Is it enough that we follow tradition and common belief, not because we really, truly yearn to change? Have we really kept out silent vows by studying harder, turning in projects ahead of time, being more careful with our belo

Ad Astra Per Aspera. If you want to reach the stars, you'll have do it the hard way.

The thing is, we look at the new school year and the opportunity to start anew too platonically. Basically, the term "new" is overrated. Just because something's new, be it a new year, new quarter, new whatnot, we presume that it denotes a fresh start, another chance. Much hype and idealism comes with the notion of a new beginning that we fail to realize that that beginning is not granted to us just because a new school year has dawned.We have to earn it. We grant that beginning to ourselves by harboring in us the desire to change and grow from our experiences last year.

Instead of looking forward to a new beginning, start from where you left off last year. Get up from the ground and dust yourself off. If you failed miserably in Geom,

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