We asked some seniors to reflect upon their time at DePaul University. Here is a glimpse of wisdom from Marco that will guide him into the future and that we hope will speak to you too. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post.

 

Like most, if not all, seniors I have been asked countless times what my future looks like and how I’m getting there. A few times, however, I’ve been asked what I am taking with me no matter what the future holds.

Lately I have been able to look back at a lot of memories both on and off campus that have made me who I am today, and the biggest piece of wisdom I have gathered is to live one day at a time, taking in the responsibilities and blessings of the day.

No two days have been the same. What made those days special and will continue to make them special are the people that I encountered. The people that surround you will make you who you are. They are the good, the bad and the ugly that will challenge you and will also support you.

I would say take time out of your day to just be human with others.

I came to DePaul University believing that I would learn to be a busy bee ready to go to work with a focused mindset on the tasks at hand. As I am leaving DePaul, I have learned to take time for people. Work will get done, but people will come and go. Enjoy them while you have them.

The biggest piece of wisdom I’ve gotten from someone else is a Salvadorian saying, “Whoever truly listens to advice will live to old age.” That is the best advice because it makes me listen to more advice! People give good advice so that others may live their lives a little bit easier.

Listen to the world around you because it will teach you what you need to know.

I hope to live the rest of my life by that.

Marco Garcia graduated from DePaul’s Driehaus College of Business this past Saturday.