And remember one thing...

Much better than any class syllabus or list of college counsellor tips is this list of things you really need to learn in life. Some of them you can get from (and/or apply to) your coursework or formal training (for example, I think that most of my Ph.D. could be summarized as learning how to learn -- new techniques, background on a new subject, etc.), but others you have to pursue on your own.

If you don't decide what is worth doing, someone will decide for you, and at some point in your life you will realize that you haven't done what is worth doing at all. So spend some time, today, thinking about what is worth doing. You can change your mind tomorrow. But begin, at least, to guide yourself somewhere.

One of the best pieces I've seen in a long time, both practically and philosophically.

(via Medley)