Cheers to 2023!

By: Kyla Tejero

 

Isaw a quote that said, “New year, a new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” – Alex Morritt. The great thing about the new year is that it calls for a fresh start. If we don’t like something in our lives, WE can make the choice to stay the same or make a change. When we think of ringing in the new year, we think of new year resolutions or things that we want to improve on. Some of us may want to improve our health by exercising at least three to four times a week, eating less processed food, or spending less time on social media. Something that this year has taught me is that life is so short. As cheesy as it sounds, I believe that we have to live life to the fullest, with no regrets. Personally, I do not want to be on my deathbed and have the thought of, “when I was 21, I wish I ____.” We should not be afraid of taking risks, trying new things, and being our authentic selves. Life is too short to not buy the luxury bag that you’ve been wanting, to not wear the most outrageous shoes, or to send a risky text to a crush. If you never try something out, the answer will always be no. It is so important to be open to new experiences as ideas, as well as getting out of your comfort zone. This facilitates growth and development. This year, I will continue to feature our young dreamers. Let us hear from our four featured college students for this month!

Jarenz Masiclat says, “As an Asian American, having the opportunity and resources to be able to succeed in whatever I choose to follow in life has given me the humility and ability to strive towards my goals and aspirations. In my life, I want to use my success and/or notoriety to promote and grow the community of Asian Americans by providing awareness to those in need and to build and support our culture through business, media, or community.

Mia Burgy says, “As an Asian American college student, there can be high standards that are set to meet our families goals. Recently, times have changed and now my goals have really become MY goals. My goal is to become the best at what I can and looking at where I am today, as opposed to becoming a prisoner of my past.”

John Navos says, “As a current Asian American college student, I want to accomplish my degree and graduate with high honors. After college, I want to accomplish working as an Emergency Room Nurse and to also be a role model for my son, Seth Ezekiel, and to my expected child.”

Jeffery Serafini says, “As an Asian American college student, I hope to strive for excellence while in college. I plan to graduate early in 3 and 1/2 years instead of four full years, and plan to pursue a degree in Accounting with a minor in Spanish. After graduation, I plan to start working for a construction engineering company in their accounting department.”

Jarenz Masiclat, Sophomore
BS Finance and Marketing
Marquette University

Mia Burgy, Sophomore
BS Nursing
Benedictine University

John Navos, Senior
BS Nursing
Aurora University

Jeffery Serafini, Senior
BS Accounting
Ball State University