I wrote this for The Appalachian a year ago today. Three-hundred and sixty-five days later, I’m sitting at my desk at work both happy to be here and missing college fiercely, especially those brand-new days at the beginning of a semester.
I’ll always believe that going to a university you love — one that feels like home for you — is one of the best decisions you can make. And it’s worth sacrificing other things to get there, if that’s what it takes. Continue reading