Knowing where I've been in my life, I never realized I could have an opportunity like this. For all of you struggling your way through high school, whether the beginning or the end, I encourage you to hold on. Because once you finish there is this hope...it's found in a fresh start when you enter college. Sure, there may be a few people who know your past, but it's not held against you.
For those of you in college who have never had a start such as this, make it happen. Because you can change, you can be different. I'm no longer "That one emo kid" I'm now "That girl with the awesome hair"
Maybe it's because this is a smaller college, one filled with love and joy and peace that it is different here. But I encourage you all to know there can be change if you allow there to be change. Holding back on freedom just weighs you down.
So here I am, breaking free...embracing my fresh start on orientation week.