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When I was applying to college, I was repeatedly asked the questions: Would you rather be mediocre in greatness or excel in mediocracy? Would you rather be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in…

The Grind Little fish, ginormous pond Courtesy of Pexels.com. By Helena Zhang Nov. 5, 2018, 1:00 a.m. When I was applying to college, I was repeatedly asked the questions: Would you rather be mediocre in greatness or excel in mediocracy? Would you rather be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond? I was told that my answer would determine where I will thrive. I decided that I wanted to be a small fish in a big pond. I wanted to use the big pond as motivation and inspiration to accomplish more and become a better person. The big pond will surround me with people to look up to w

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