It’s sometimes difficult to wrap your mind around your own potential.

Think of all the things you could be doing right now. Think of all the things you could have done in the past. Here comes the really daunting one: think of all the things you could do in the future.

It’s almost impossible to imagine it. But Fordham is where we get to explore our futures, our presents and even our pasts. We get to sit behind the crystal ball of our future and look through all the smoke and try to figure out exactly where our paths will lead.

Or at least act like we know.

We are lucky enough to be in a city full of opportunities. New York is the heart of so many of the industries that we are dying to be a part of. Magazines and newspapers, acting opportunities, political positions – even MTA vehicle operation.

We are lucky enough to be in a university full of experiences. Our professors are at the top of their game, leaders in their fields. We have speakers and outings and parties and more than we can even attend.

We are very lucky, that much is definitely true. But with all of this possibility, it’s hard to know what the right path for us is or will be. We only have four brief years to narrow down our limitless potential, focus our infinite capacities and meet those high expectations. No pressure, y’all.

In “FCLC Introduces New Programs for 2014” on page 1, reporter Noha Mahmoud explains the recent major approvals at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. The opening of the new law school building in 2014 coincides with the institution of new majors, programs and tracks. Fordham is working towards creating an environment that will enhance our possibilities now while we have the opportunity to explore them.

And what can we do after we have converted our potential into dedicated action?

Taylor Schilling, Fordham College at Lincoln Center ‘06, shows us exactly what can happen.

Schilling, as explained in Tyler Martin’s piece entitled “Fordham’s Taylor Schilling is the New Black” on page 11, was a student with a dream. A committed, dedicated and motivated student who clearly learned how potential translates to perseverance and perseverance translates to success.

While we might not all be able to star ina Netflix original series, we can achieve greatness with the tools offered to us by our professors, our school, our city and ourselves.