The world is not inherently fair and never will be. To those who lack resources time and opportunity to effect immediate change upon graduation, we applaud your perseverance. To those with all three or any combination, utilize them to the extent that the world allows you. The Suffolk community comes from skewed demographics, just like any other community. Some are broke, some are anxiety-ridden, some need to work an endless stream of menial jobs to live day-to-day, but they live right alongside those that seemingly have it all, coexisting in near harmony. It’s not going to change, we are constantly trying to get our footing on an uneven plane, to get used to it. It’s better to accomplish one thing well, than to approach a few things with mediocrity. Utilize all you posses to drive yourself, and don’t hold back. To the people with privilege that sit idly by as their college clock runs out:

you should be ashamed.

Thousands of students across the country are lined up right behind you to take your opportunity. Take full advantage of everything you’ve got. While college life may contain a level of privilege for some, others are not as lucky. Play the the hand you’re dealt. Complacency will cloud your vision, and may ultimately determine your place in life. As enticing as it seems, don’t fall victim. No one wants to see this become of you. While others battle the daily routine from sun up to sundown, not because they want to, but because they have to, take heed of their determination. If you find yourself in a position of opportunity, take it. Don’t let it slip by because it’ll be gone before you know it, and it’s all you have.