When I started my college journey, I was excited but also felt the experience was intimidating. Since I wasn’t sure about my career paths and it seemed overwhelming. My doubts in the direction I was going to take was compounded by family issues that demanded so much of my attention and emotional energy. My personal and academic challenges led me to take a break from school, a decision which was difficult, but it provided me incredible life lessons and insights. During my break, I learned the importance of resilience and mental health self-care. My journey, with its highs and lows, has been important to my growth, teaching me that every experience is an opportunity to learn.
