“Who Moved My Cheese” is a short story written by Dr. Spencer Johnson. The story tells the reader a very important message, explaining how change is an essential ingredient for success. The book highlights the fact that we cannot be afraid to change, simply because we cannot succeed without new ideas or new scenarios. Moving to college was a very abrupt change in my life. Leaving home and making new friends can be very difficult for someone who feels like they're still in high school. However, just as the book's ideal tells us, going to college will ultimately breed success. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get Original Essay For me, moving away to college was probably the biggest change in my life. I remember the day I had to leave. I stayed up all night with my friends and we had a bonfire. Even though I had to wake up at four in the morning, I still stayed up late, just to spend some time with my friends. The way I felt was hard to describe. I knew that living at home was no longer the place for me. I had spent all summer constantly working, hanging out with friends, wakeboarding, and spending time with my girlfriend. It was a very busy summer and I wasn't home very often. When I was at home, my family was usually not there. They were doing the same thing as me. As I got older, it wasn't just me who became more independent. My parents didn't do much 'parenting' anymore, they recognized the fact that I was an adult and that I was capable of making my own decisions. They no longer had to take care of me, they no longer changed my diapers. Once hired, they let me earn my own money and manage it without any support from them. When I got my license they gave me a car and they never had to take me anywhere again. It seemed like everything was becoming more and more independent in my life and theirs, and the next step for me was to leave. And so I did. I had predicted this the whole time and was not caught by surprise. I would miss my friends, but I knew that sooner or later I would see them again. It was embarrassing how ready I was to change and move away. I think I'm more like Sniffy in "Who Moved My Cheese." Sniffy knew the cheese was going bad and was ready to leave the cheese behind to find a new one. Metaphorically, I knew the "cheese" was getting old because I knew I had to leave and I understood why. Also, I have an obsessive habit of spotting small accidents (like a dent on a car). Please note: this is just an example. Get a custom paper from our expert writers now. Get a Custom Essay Overall, I think my initial reaction to leaving for college was pretty accurate. I knew it would be warmer in Florida and I'm very happy about it. The warm weather makes me happy. Going out and feeling like I'm in a freezer doesn't satisfy me. While I have yet to see the real long-term benefits of college, I can also say that it's nice not to lose laundry or be forced to clean my apartment. My change has been mostly positive and I'm enjoying college a lot more than high school in general. Works Cited Johnson, S. (1998). Who Moved My Cheese?: A great way to deal with change in your work and life. G. P. Putnam's children. Asher, C. (2015). Making college count: A real-world look at how to succeed in and after college. Morgan James Publishing.Buchholz, T.G.