How can I be successful at UMF?

I can be successful at UMF being me. I am shy at first, but once you get to know me, I'll let loose. I put a lot into studying and am very hard on myself. I am a perfectionist and it kills me when I don't know the answers. I grew up in a family where crying could not happen and you had to play sports or you weren't a 'KENISON' and most of all that report card better have straight A's. The last was the worst for me, because I had a low attention span and would rather be outside than doing homework or reading. I tried. I always did the best I could, but it was in 9th grade that I discovered reading wasn't that bad. Actually reading was incredible because you could use your imigination and hey, writing was even better, it was your words. When I found my dream subject, my grades skyrocketed and my parents were so proud. My junior year I had to give up competitive skiing because of my knee so instead of picking up basketball like everyone wanted me to, I worte for hours after school and put my heart into what I loved. Therefore I think if I love what I do I can be successful anywhere, not only UMF. I think the quote excercise helped me at this because we got other peoples points of view on teaching. Also, being able to read our peers wikis and blogs let's us in turn help ourselves with ideas and such. So, I will be me and be successful.