Since the beginning of this year I have been blooming as a person more than I ever have before. After years of lostness and confusion about who I am, I am finally starting to find my path. I am willing to try new things, go new places, and just be alive. I still don’t have everything figured out but who does? At some point in life it’s good to open your eyes and enjoy the world around you, I choose to do so now. Hopefully I will inspire some of you to do the same. As a teenager I was ecstatic about entering college at Old Dominion University to venture off on my own and gain new experiences. My social life started growing as I began to create strong bonds and friendships with people. I joined clubs, went to events, and even joined a sorority during my time at Old Dominion.
In the midst of creating my social path at school, my academics were placed on the back burner. My grades began to suffer and my academic future was becoming unclear. I had noticed this pattern in my academic performance and realized that it was time to make a change before it was too late. Since transferring to the University of Maryland I have began to witness myself grow spiritually, mentally, and academically. Being in a new headspace as made me realize how distracted I was at school. When I transferred here I didn’t know many people which forced me to spend more time reflecting. The new environment at College Park has allowed me to start fresh and begin to focus on my future. In doing that, I have had more time to discover who I am and what I enjoy to do. Initially I was devastated about leaving my friends and sorority sisters. Then I quickly realized that I should be more concerned about getting an excellent education and excelling in my field of study. After coming to this conclusion my move has brought nothing but positivity in my life. I’m ecstatic to continue on my journey of self-love, enlightenment, and growth.
