it's about that time folks.

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I urge you...that's the title, the message and the expectation. all in three words.
college is one of those things you either get or you don't
it's where you will either learn or you won't
it's the kind of place where you dye your hair, get your lip pierced, change your major, not once but twice
this is where even the most modest at heart will learn to fight
this is where you will get your heart broken, a teacher that doesn't speak English, and the most insignificant amount of financial aid
this is where you'll be MADE
i urge you to say words you can't pronounce, i urge you to smile at someone who is not, i urge you to be the best when it feels like everyone is showing you their worst...
yes and even more when it hurts...
i urge you to learn what love is slowly and how to let go quickly
i urge you to be smart in and out of the classroom
know that the oxidation state of nitrogen is negative three and know to the take the shuttle home late at night...you have no excuse...it's free
i urge you to call your parents before you become one
and not just to ask for money but just to say hi
because there's nothing worse than coming home just to say goodbye
i urge you to learn the value of a quarter by doing your own laundry
learn the value of time by waiting for the bus
learn the value of money by having none 
and learn the value of a local in this area by becoming one
i urge you to visit homeless shelters like you do facebook
and go to the gym like you go to parties
and thank whoever it is you pray to because when you want something, you usually find a way to
i urge you to realize that the best thing you can wear is a smile
name brands are nice but you could have fed Haiti with that Coach bag you have at that price
i urge you
i urge you
i urge you
to fulfill the expectations you have set for yourself, inspire others and don't worry about money when value is actually in WEALTH
be rich in wisdom and be rich in spirit
i urge you that no matter what you do with life, JUST LIVE IT.