Little Prince

This week, I’m introducing a book that everyone has heard of, if not read from cover to cover. Little Prince is a classic French novel, which has just been adapted into a movie.

I choose the book this week because a freshman asked me the other day, “What is the most important thing we should achieve in the four years in college?” The question occurred to me when I stumbled on Little Prince at a bookstore.

In chapter 22, Little Prince encountered a train that rapidly flew past. The driver told him that most passengers on the train were sleeping or dozing off, while kids were looking out the windows. “Only the children know what they are looking for. They waste their time over a rag doll and it becomes very important to them; and if anybody takes it away from them, they cry…” was what Little Prince commented.

The train reminds me of my college life. NTU is such a vibrant environment that students who study here often get lost. We seem to be doing lots of things every day at a rapid speed and yet we don’t have enough time to think about WHY we are doing them. Therefore, my answer to the question is, “Figure out what you are looking for.” Instead of turning into an ignorant adult, try keeping a young mindset! 

If you have time, go see the movie after midterm!