Many high school seniors have searched for, applied to, and now chosen a college. Once the initial relief and excitement have worn off, it can be tempting to second guess one's decision. Heed the lessons of history and don't look back.
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Instead, the myth that college matriculants should internalize is that of the Greek prophet and musician, Orpheus. According to legend, his wife, In 1519, Hernán Cortés sailed to Veracruz, Mexico upon the direction of the King and Queen of Spain, in order to find gold, silver, and a new place to settle. When they arrived, his crew talked incessantly about returning home. They were thinking about home, family, their known life, other places, and an easier path. As they came ashore, Cortés ordered them to ‘Burn the ships!’ Why? So they could not look back, and instead would be fully committed to the expedition.
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