Growing off script
I’ve learned that what I thought I wanted out of high school was not what I needed
Stepping in
How growing into my sister’s old position changed the way I see myself
11:11
How an angel number taught me to stop fearing uncertainty
Writer? I hardly know her
How being the "writer kid" taught me the value of iterating
Changing my mind(set)
Rethinking what "mindset" means has allowed me to make changes to my life
Growing branches
How my Native American step-grandfather influenced my upbringing and identity
Clown car home
How my previous home has shaped the way I approach my identity
Proactive preparation
My loved ones have prepared me to tackle the demands of college
Finding belonging
Learning to adapt to a new culture helped me find both my voice and my community
Book worm
How I’ve held onto my love of learning
2,830 miles
I’m learning to reconcile leaving my family for college
In my own world
Recalling the role geography has played in my life