4 Bucket List Ideas for First-Year Literature Students

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Bill Clinton had said to create a bucket list, and so did Jane Fonda. John Godard, the great anthropologist, made a list of what he wanted to do when he was 15. There were 127 goals in all, which included a visit to the moon. First-year Literature students have their own list as well. It doesn't mean that they must face their fears while pursuing an undergraduate degree.

The people who have a bucket list are the old ones, who may have little time left. It has something to do with fear (like fear of heights) or issues that could be hard to fathom. (Novelist Mario Vargas Llosa left his wife of fifty years, who had supported his literary ambitions, so he could pursue a highly-sought socialite. And he insisted that it wouldn’t be a fling.) Younger generation would recall "The Bucket List", starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, and their lists would include sky diving and swimming with dolphins. It could be similar to what first-year Literature students are dealing with. It wouldn't be surprising to see some create a bucket list, which they must achieve, if not about to achieve, before the end of the term.

You might be one of those who dismiss the idea, but it's a fun thing to do. There's a good chance that you would think about it very seriously, which you should. Some might be able to read a novel of a few hundred pages within a day prior to admittance to the university of their choice while others have shown signs of literary promise. Both of these kinds manage to stay grounded, willing to be shaped or molded. And it's something that everyone must do. A bucket list doesn't mean that your (living) days are numbered, but there are some issues that you're still in denial. You must do something about it. Passing out, which would happen after a long night with friends, won't be one of those things.

What Freshmen Must Do Before It's Too Late

You must be prone to overthinking. There are certain things that need not be overthought, such as trying to keep that study-life balance. You've been reading and writing for months, such that there are moments when you're reminded of a particular chapter from one of the books you read. It could also be a line that you thought for a particular essay, which made you smiled. It was quite original, which your professor first noticed it. (You were too modest to admit it.) There are instances when it's not the right time to overthink (like when you must burn the midnight oil). It's a good sign, though. It means that you're ready for your second year, which is more challenging than the first. You can't afford to spend a long time on thinking of one particular idea, so your knowledge of what you have read (during your first year). And you have lost count of the number of books and articles you read.

You're not panicking about your bouts of writer's block. It happens to the best writers, and your conversations with your tutor taught you about distractions, if not indulging on activities not related to your coursework, could be the only thing that your weary mind needs. This is a sign that you know how to manage your time, if not you're confident about your writing abilities. And you know that you could do better. How about hooks for essays?

You don't worry too much about pleasing your professors. The likes of George Orwell have their share of critics, and they didn't end like up like the artist who killed himself because a critic, played by Christopher Lee, wrote a blistering critique of his last work. It doesn't mean that your college life would turn into a horror anthology, and it also doesn't give you a good excuse to slack it off. You have already known that you have limited time, and you have made lots of adjustment in your routine. It's the only way to have more time in proofreading. You won't make a big deal on any phrase that you have overlooked or a word that you have used a number of times. (Fatigue could be the only reason for overlooking it.) You still have more chances, but you must make sure that you start right after your professor(s) announce your assignment.

You know not to sweat on the trivial things. It could be an overflow lecture room, if not noises that you hear in the hall. (And it happens when you're writing your assignment.) It might be the other students who don't meet your high standards, but they didn't notice it. (Your parents told you to go with the flow.) You have figured out the alternative options, where you would make the most of your time. And you also know how to keep a flexible schedule. (Your family and friends would understand.)

Sophomore Goals

You're about to study genres that you have little knowledge of, and you're about to meet more people. They would challenge your mindset, if not prompt you to dig deeper while doing your homework. You could discover a trait, which you're unaware before. It could be abilities, which would be great adds to your CV. It's a good thing to get out of your comfort zone.

 

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