Dr. Dan Shwarz offered tips to a packed room of mainly sophomores and juniors about how to succeed college outside of academia last Wednesday night.  He suggested keeping a journal to hold ourselves accountable.  There is always so much to do on Cornell’s campus that it is easy to get swept up in it all and suddenly a month has already passed. He stressed that it is important for each of us to make the time to not only get involved, but to take on a leadership position in a club or on a team as well because that responsibility gives you a new appreciation for the activity.  As an English professor, Dr. Shwarz emphasized that “time is time” and is the one thing we cannot get back.  Undergrads have a tendency to sacrifice a fulfilling job for the one that will look best on their resume. Dr. Shwarz reminded the room that happiness is more important. He stressed that laughing more is the most important thing that anyone can do and that everyone should do one thing for themselves everyday. Dr. Shwarz’s speech was engaging and by the end, everyone was inspired to be a little better and work a little harder.