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People Thought I Was Always Angry Because I Was Quiet Throughout High School

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People Thought I Was Always Angry Because I Was Quiet Throughout High School

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This wasn't the case however I've always had a shy/introverted personality that just makes me seem uncaring. In reality, I am a deep and thoughtful person who enjoys the company of other people and this single story only drove me to come out of my shell more and be more talkative and interesting.

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The More You Study, The Better You Will Do On Tests And Exams.

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The More You Study, The Better You Will Do On Tests And Exams.

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While studying will help you do better, too much studying has gotten me overwhelmed and sometimes made me more confused for the test. Thus, I’ve gotten lower scores for making mistakes because I was too overwhelmed and thinking way too hard. I’ve found more effective way for preparing a test: (A) running and eating well, (B) studying days before and in small intervals, and (C) only studying from a note-card that I make the night before a test.

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People Assume That Since I'm In A sorority, I Don't Take School Seriously and I'm Ditzy and Party All The Time.

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People Assume That Since I'm In A sorority, I Don't Take School Seriously and I'm Ditzy and Party All The Time.

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The fact is, I joined a sorority because I wanted to be around a group of people who share similar values.  We have a philanthropy that we raise money for and support constantly.  People in greek life have a higher average GPA compared to the rest of campus as well.

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Some people and environments create the idea that there is only one path to success. For example, some teachers at my high school thought that if a student didn’t have straight A’s or a perfect SAT score, they wouldn’t succeed. Those are important attributes and can play a role in success but there are also other skills that contribute to success. Being a part of a sports team or working a part-time job teaches time-management and can emphasize the idea of a well -rounded student. Some people and environments never consider the other important attributes that contribute to success.

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Women Can't Do As Well Of A Job As A Man

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Women Can't Do As Well Of A Job As A Man

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This single story is one that originates from the man traditionally seen as the "money maker" in the family, one that as we move on as a society, is happening less and less.

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People Who Joined The Military Were Not Very Bright

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People Who Joined The Military Were Not Very Bright

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Both of my grandfathers served in the military and both were very smart men, the reason they joined the military was because they wanted to give back to their country and to protect what they believed in. And one of my best friend's dad served in the army to make something of himself since he grew up very poor. The army gave him a chance to be successful and he is now the CFO of a construction company. Lastly Daniel Patrick Tillman was a professional NFL player who quit his career to serve in the army after 9/11 because he wanted to serve his country. He gave up the life of a millionaire to be a grunt in the US army because he wanted to fight for what he believed in.

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If Someone Says You Can’t Do It, They Are Right, It Is Not Possible.

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If Someone Says You Can’t Do It, They Are Right, It Is Not Possible.

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I grew up in a household where the word of your elders is the ultimate word. In fact, I am the daughter of first generation immigrants. That being said, my parents did not have the best language skills growing up. I inherited their broken English and when I attended school I was put into ESL. I remember in 3rd grade during my student-teacher conference, my teacher told me I would never be able to be on the same English level as other kids. I proved that teacher wrong as I excelled during middle school and high school in advanced and AP classes. If you feed a child with a belief of being unable to do something, then they’ll never achieve it. If you tell them they will succeed they will and that’s exactly what happened to me as my parents encouraged me. The single story of believing you can’t do something because someone of “authority” said so is the most toxic single story that is still being fed to children today.

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Places That Are Not The US or Europe Can’t Be As Modern or Technologically Advanced

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Places That Are Not The US or Europe Can’t Be As Modern or Technologically Advanced

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This is a popular single story that has been told for generations upon generations. This is dangerous because some children grow up not truly knowing the beauty and diversity that are present in the places or vibrant cultures of South America, Africa, and Asia. They might grow up thinking that everything in their country is better than these parts of the world.

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 Breaks Prohibit One From Completing a Task To Its Full Potential

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 Breaks Prohibit One From Completing a Task To Its Full Potential

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I used to have the mindset that taking breaks was bad and that it only got in the way of completing higher quality work. As I have grown older, I have realized from personal experiences that breaks actually help to complete higher quality work, as long as these breaks aren't too long. Pushing yourself to perfection and never stopping to take time for yourself can be very unhealthy, causing much stress and anxiety. Taking time for yourself with small breaks allows your brain time to recuperate, allowing for more productive work when working on a specific task.

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People Without College Degrees Are Not As Smart

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People Without College Degrees Are Not As Smart

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People have different strengthens and weaknesses in all areas of life. Some people are succeeding by heading straight into the workforce, by taking the community college route, or attending a university, etc. Success is not solely based on a college degree instead based on a person’s strengthens/weaknesses and inspirations.

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Detroit, Michigan is a Very Worn Down and Impoverished City and It is Dangerous for Visitors.

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Detroit, Michigan is a Very Worn Down and Impoverished City and It is Dangerous for Visitors.

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Before I traveled to Detroit one summer I thought that it would be very worn down and full of criminal activity since my only perception of it beforehand was from news stories I had seen on T.V. about the financial crisis there and the slowdown of the car market. I was pleasantly surprised when I visited to find that the city itself is very clean and very much safe. The people were also really nice and the airport was one of the nicest I have been to.

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Professors/teachers Are Always Highly Successful Throughout Their Lives.

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Professors/teachers Are Always Highly Successful Throughout Their Lives.

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This story is only partially correct. While professors usually are successful by the time they are professional personnel, it can sometimes be a long journey to get to where they're at. One of my professors in particular has shared that she went to college and after her first semester had a 1.8 GPA. While she went on to become a doctorate degree holder, she first had to overcome this point in her life.

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If You Are Not Quick To Read You Are Not A Good Reader

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If You Are Not Quick To Read You Are Not A Good Reader

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All my life my teachers have pushed me to read quicker and understand more. However, this constant pushing made me feel as though I was behind all the other students. I have learned from my experiences now that it's not how fast you finish but how much you can comprehend when you finish.

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My truth: Throughout my life I have heard people say how Europeans look at us as less educated and arrogant. This all changed when I got to take a trip to Europe last summer. The people were just like us. They spoke with a different accent but they were all kind and help me find my way on more than one occasion.