My Intellectual Journey

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My transition to college was not unique or unlike other’s. I had help from my mother, father and sister and met up with one of my best friends after they left. College is a time to grow and to find things that help the process. This can be difficult since college is not like high school. College challenges you to depend mainly on yourself and paths you decide to encounter. Time in college is supposed to be built around growth intellectually, mentally,and physically while pursuing a career. Intellectually, I chose the song “How Great” by Chance the Rapper ft Jay Electronica and My Cousin Nicole, conversations with my best friend, the song “Weary” by Solange, and yardfest to help me grow. These tracks are my guidance through my intellectual journey as a freshman at Howard University. These tracks help …show more content…

The first line says “I’m weary of the ways of the world”. I think this connects more to what is going on outside of my control, like terrorism or world hunger. Situations like this do not directly affect me ,but can damage my sense of hope. The song goes on to say “You’re feeling like you’re chasing the world, you’re leaving not a trace in the world, but you’re facing the world” (16-18). These are my favorite lines because they explain three major point that contribute to my insecurities. The first part connects to me feeling like everyone is ahead of me in their success. The second line deals with me not feeling like I am contributing to the world enough and the third line connects to me having to compete with others in the world. Listening to this song makes me feel like I am not the only one that has insecurities and it is okay to doubt yourself sometimes. While listening to this song in college I try to remember that I am just human and doing my best is the best I have to offer. As Solange says “..., do you belong? I do I do”.

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