“This is tiring,” he muttered under his breath, rubbing his eyes. 

Ambient lighting from the desk lamp envelops the room in a warm atmosphere as Felix, the average high school student, sinks into his chair. As usual, there is exhaustion etched on his face from hours of confusion. He simply didn’t know where to start with his college essay; this confusion is a familiar feeling for the majority, right? Miles away is likely another student, rubbing their eyes with the same frustration due to a lack of self-discovery.  But what is the self-exploration of a student? Watch Felix, a guiding illustration of a student’s self-exploration, craft an idea while writing his college essay. 

Amidst all these puzzling thoughts, Felix was reminded of his childhood love for soccer.  One late evening, Felix and his friends were brought together through childish glee and a light-hearted game of soccer. Suddenly, the ball was shot across and ended up in an eerie and nightmarish forest. Cowering in fear, the others trembled. But for Felix, this was an opportunity to become a hero. He rushed over with no hesitation, dirtying his shoes in the mud. 

This memory helped Felix come to the realization that he had always been one to face uncertainty and explore deeper. Felix tied the strings of courage with his career choice, law, and began to write. He decided that his love for justice came from his unparalleled drive to adventure. It was clear that he wanted to send a ripple wave to the world through his intrepidity and dream for righteousness.

Now, this may not relate to many but it encourages students to discover any lurking memories of their past that have shaped them today. A life-changing memory, a professional experience, or a certain person are the footsteps of identifying yourself. For an artist, this could be their endless mindset for creativity. For someone engaged within the community, this could be their affection for spreading the aura of generosity. And with that, there’s an idea! A personal strength can be an advantage that helps to achieve the rank of self-discovery. 

Delving into the deep ocean of memories, hobbies, and future choices is the way to the stream of self-exploration. Felix’s memory was one of fearlessness, but to explore through the eye of your inner storm is up to one person—you.