Okay, as promised, let's have a chat with our college student. He is 18 years old, Black/African American and serves as a mentor.
He says the common misconception about his culture (and age group) is that pleasure and personal gratification are the only things they are concerned about. Instead, he says the youth of today are striving to find their identity and become leaders in the world.
His dream is to be a teacher, get married (he qualifies this with a maybe), have some kids and become a better youth leader. He wants his children to live in a world where it's okay to be smart and they are promised a great education.
If he could change the world, he would get rid of MTV, VH1, E! and BET. Once that is finished, he is off to South America, South Africa and even the United States to revitalize cities and countries with relation to government, education and social class.
Our friend finds success in doing what God considers excellent. He gets angry when he fails at something or when he fails someone else. He finds joy in being able to help someone on this journey called life. He loves to sow into other people.
He gives a similar answer to the what would you want more of and what would you change about your life questions. His answer...personality. He finds it hard to speak with people, especially women (that might explain his maybe). His desire is to become smooth and suave so he can leave his social awkwardness behind.
My dear college student, it is cool to be smart. Without people like you, we wouldn't have doctors and lawyers and great engineers. In your answers we find a loving, honest, caring person. Now that's personality!
Please visit my website at www.bonnietilley.com and fill out any of the surveys listed there. Many people visit the surveys, but few take the time and energy to fill them out. I am asking you to make the effort. It will be worth it for you, for me and one day for the world.
Tune in on Monday, when a 12 year old gives us insight into her world.
Love,
Bonnie
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