Over the past few weeks we’ve been in a series called “Reflections of a College Valedictorian” where I’ve shared some lessons from my experience that I hope will place other students farther ahead of the game and keep them from making some of the same mistakes I did. If you’d
High School Popularity is All But Forgotten
Were you ever impacted by the popularity contest in school? Perhaps it wasn’t so bad at your school…or perhaps it didn’t seem so bad because you were actually in the popular clique. Perhaps you were one of the many who tried to change yourself to fit in. Perhaps you felt
Saying Goodbye Means Saying Hello
As of April 30th, 2016, I am now a college graduate! After spending almost my entire life in school, it’s hard to believe it is finished. It’s a very bittersweet feeling, indeed. Over the next few weeks I’m going to reflect and share a few lessons I’ve learned. I hope
My 2016 Focus
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Why I’m Not “Feeling 22”
Remember when you were 8 and 16 year olds were like your idols? They seemed so much older and cooler…But then when you reached 16, it wasn’t quite as magical as you always dreamed it to be? You could probably say that for any age, right? For me, 22 seemed
22 Things I Learned by 22
Guess what! Tomorrow (December 13th, 2015) is my 22nd birthday! I’ve been reflecting on my life and I would like to share with you 22 lessons I’ve learned in my 22 years of life. Note, this post contains affiliate links because I’ve included some recommendations of books I love. I