Open to New Ideas

Today at USAO I learned that it is important to be open-minded. As a college student it is important to be able to learn new things, and learn different ways to interpret those things.
College is, quite literally, a learning experience. We learn new things everyday and some are not just school-related.
For example, I have a group project this summer and I have to be open to my team members ideas. It is hard for some people to do this (like myself) but it is important to learn how to work in a group. My personality type is quite dominant and I like to be in charge. This can't always be the case though. So I have learned that being in a group requires listening skills and trust within your fellow group members.
Another important thing is to challenge your own beliefs. Many of us are raised to think a certain way and our way is the only right way. Being open to new things enables one to learn different ways of life.
People are different from one another. We all think differently, act differently and look different from one another. If we are open-minded we might learn something. We may even change the way we think about things.
I know for a fact that being a college student has changed the way I feel and interpret the world. I try to be more open to other people's ideas and I find myself more accepting of others too.