The Power of a Positive Attitude (Part 1)
As an international student adjusting to life at a new university, Sam felt overwhelmed. Everything seemed unfamiliar—the language, the city, even the classes. Most days, Sam felt like hiding away, hoping for encouragement.
One evening, a friend reminded Sam of a mentor’s advice: “Your attitude is a choice.” These words stuck, and Sam decided to focus on positives, like friendly classmates and discovering new places. When a classmate smiled one morning, Sam returned it. “Good morning! How’s it going?”
“It’s going well! Nice to see you settling in,” the classmate replied warmly, putting Sam at ease.
This positive outlook helped Sam embrace cultural differences, learn more each day, and build friendships that made campus feel like home.
Sam’s attitude also boosted academic work. Recalling a quote by John C. Maxwell, “Our attitude at the beginning of a task will affect its outcome,” Sam tackled challenges with confidence, making the university experience one of growth, friendship, and success.