The speakers discuss the pressure of choosing a major in college within the first year and the notion that college is the only option for success. They explore alternative paths to success outside of college and the importance of finding one's passion.
The speaker recalls how he excelled academically despite coming from a mid to low ranked California public school by connecting with his teachers and being in the honors AP track.
The speaker shares about their sense of pride in being an American and a moment of frustration while witnessing a large group of students heading back to their dorms.
The speaker reminisces about a past conversation with their daughter regarding the number of AP courses she should take when planning for college.
A former athlete discusses his experience being a trendsetter by committing to multiple colleges and not following the traditional path of committing to one team.
The way school is set up actually provides a framework for children to evolve and grow every year and learn, instead of having a fixed mindset that everything is impossible.