We should all celebrate more, I think.

We should do a little dance for everyday wins – the moments when life goes according to plan, or veers off course in a fun and interesting way.

We should also let ourselves be proud/happy when something great happens, even if the odds were in our favor. Getting into a university is a big deal for you. An even bigger deal is what you’re going to do when you get there.

Remember, enrollment in is just the start. You’ll have the chance to learn, try activities, start a path, and leave and impression. That’s the important part, everything that comes after you get the acceptance letter.

Celebrate that you’re about to learn more about the world and yourself. Be more concerned about possibilities and experiences than accomplishments. 

If your peers are bragging about getting into schools with acceptance rates of 0.1 percent, be happy for them. Just know that there are many ways to have a life-changing academic experience.

I had one at Syracuse … even though everybody liked sports and it was freezing.

– Meredith

Readers? Can you be proud of an accomplishment that many have achieved? Help a letter writer (whom I suspect is around many people who are talking about very hard-to-get, exclusive acceptances).

Relationships – even the ones we have with ourselves – can be confusing. What’s on your mind about your own connections? Send an anonymous question through the form – or email [email protected].