Student Success Statement

 “ Character is higher than intellect.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

  This student success statement demonstrates that the only thing that is higher than intellect is the character itself.Intellect is basically understanding the knowledge of something. Emerson states that the character is higher than  intellect, is because what matters more is your character and not your understanding of things. Your character is what defines you. For instance, if you get somewhat good grades but you are a bad person inside, that is not good. You must have a good character along with the intellect. Examples of having a great character is being generous and kind, thoughtful, having sportsmanship, honest, loyal, etc. That is the best character anyone can see. Even though having a great character is higher than intellect, it is also significant to to be an intellect. However, these two terms have a connection. In order to be an intellect, you must have a great character. Having a great character includes trying to be good student, therefore, you will be an intellect. Throughout my perspective, I believe that having a great character is literally the key of anything. It is higher than intellect, because a character is much more powerful, and everyone sees that. For instance, the coach of the University of North Carolina recruits student in high school and one of the key points that he notices in them is character. This demonstrates that it is very significant to have a good character. It is powerful.