1. Mixing whole milk and skim milk does not get me 2% milk.
2. There can be snow in April.
3. Making popcorn in a microwave can trigger the fire alarm.
4. Productivity is determined by the due date.
5. Ketchup is not the only sauce that goes well with French fries.
6. A 9 AM course requires a lot more commitment than I would think.
7. A 9 AM course requires a lot more commitment than I would think.
8. The tidiness of my room reflects how my life is going.
9. Spring break is not a break. It is an opportunity to save my grades, before it is too late.
10. Procrastination is my biggest enemy. My battle against procrastination will be a lifelong struggle.
11. Everybody has their own opinions and beliefs, and we should respect the differences.
12. Avoiding problems or conflicts will only make the situation worse. 12. It is okay to slow down and take a break.
13. What works for other people might not necessarily work for you. It is important not to get distracted by outside factors.
14. Everybody needs help at some point during their college life. Hamilton has a lot of resources available for us.
15. Failures are our best teachers. Successes are proof that we have learned from our failures.
16. A change in our perspectives can be very inspiring.
17. It is important to show appreciation to people around us.
18. Things will work out, as long as we don’t give up.
19. Learning does not end after graduation. Graduation marks the beginning of self-initiated learning, which will help us find directions in life.
20. Stay positive and follow your dreams:)

‘From Where I Sit’ is a column dedicated to the voices of international students, immigrant generation students, and students from families where English is not spoken at home.