Keeping your old student ID in your wallet—forever.
KEEPING YOUR OLD STUDENT ID IN YOUR WALLET—FOREVER.
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It’s probably tucked behind your driver’s license, or maybe in a forgotten slot in your wallet’s deepest corner. It certainly doesn’t get you into the library or grant you a student discount anymore. Yet, it remains. That worn plastic rectangle, perhaps a little faded, bearing a younger, perhaps slightly more naive version of yourself. Why do we keep it? It’s a tiny detail, seemingly insignificant, that surprisingly still lives in our minds, anchoring us to a profound chapter.
This isn’t about clinging to the past. It’s about acknowledging the incredible journey of moving on while never truly forgetting where we came from. That ID is more than just a piece of plastic; it’s a tangible portal. It conjures the late-night study sessions fueled by questionable coffee, the exhilarating intellectual breakthroughs in a hallowed lecture hall, the profound friendships forged over shared ambitions and anxieties. It’s the feeling of belonging to a community dedicated to challenging ideas and shaping futures, a feeling unique to those formative years.
Looking back, we see how those experiences meticulously built the foundation for who we are today. The ID, though obsolete in function, is a quiet testament to the person you were becoming, the dreams you nurtured, and the challenges you overcame within those unique walls. It reminds us of the privilege, the rigor, and the growth that defined that period. Carrying it isn’t a sign of being stuck; it’s a silent recognition of transformation. It’s a subtle reminder that the values instilled, the curiosity sparked, and the connections made are not left behind but integrated into the fabric of our evolving selves. It’s a humble, enduring symbol of a truly extraordinary beginning.
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