TO THE EDITOR:
I am writing to fellow Tar Heels that feel mediocre in a community of incredible people that often fosters this.
Here at UNC, we are all amazing, succeeding in every aspect of our lives. As finals near, we as leaders forget how much it means to others that we do what we do. We look at our peers and see that they are accomplishing other worldly things — raising awareness, starting organizations. But, as ambitious as we are, “doing” sometimes makes us jaded — as if no matter what you do you’re never good enough.
You are an invaluable part of this community. Being the “best” is a personal construct. Rather than continue to challenge yourself, think about all that you do for everyone, each and every day. Every day you make someone smile. Every day you change a life. Every day you wear a blue that unites us and makes us one family. You have accomplished so much this semester, whether it be overcoming a struggle, coming to UNC, teaching an incredible class, running a marathon or being a friend. I thank you for what you do and I hope that you are all able to place yourself on this pedestal and see yourself as an indispensable part of UNC. It’s not about winning championships, getting the perfect grades or saving lives — it’s about touching lives, and you’re doing that right now.
Andrea Pino
Sophomore
Journalism
