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You know, I think young people today, there's a lot of pressure on them to make the right decision, to make it early, to pick the perfect school, the perfect major. And of course, while all that's important. Sometimes you have to take a chance, go for your passion if you feel like you fit in at a particular institution. Give that a chance because you're going to be there every day. If you can see yourself succeeding there, I think it's important I don't know that anything I would say is anything brand new. Go to every class. Get to know the people because, again, if you feel like you fit in, then that's the place for you. But don't be afraid to pursue your passion. Maybe you can't pursue your passion in terms of a major like our e- sports students. They can't major in gaming. But they can pursue it outside the classroom. And their finding very innovative ways to have that passion merged with their major of study too. 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