Home Somehow

All my life, I’ve been ambitious, somewhat of a daredevil and without a doubt adventurous. All of these traits of mine were definitely showing up when I was in the process of applying to colleges. All 15 colleges I applied to were out-of-state, middle-of-nowhere schools that most of them I'd never heard of before. This was extremely shocking to all my friends back home & it honestly shocked me too. 

I was barefoot, blonde-headed, and probably wearing a bikini. My fun was bridge jumping, beach hopping, skating, and anything that involved the ocean. The California coast was all I’ve ever known and it's almost embarrassing how I am the epitome of a California girl. But I liked the idea of being somewhere new. I could never explain how bittersweet moving away from home was. It was the coolest and scariest thing I’ve ever done. But it's one of my proudest accomplishments and I would not change it for the world. 

Georgia Southern was the very last school I toured and as soon as I stepped foot onto campus I knew that it would be home for the next 4 years. I think it's the coolest place ever. This school is without a doubt one of my biggest blessings. I have met my very best friends, the kind I prayed for. I have the honor to be a part of Alpha Delta Pi, which is something I hold very close to my heart. This sorority and the girls in it push me to be the best version of myself. It isn't so bad being 2,000 miles away from my family when these girls have stepped in and made me feel at home. I couldn't ever express how much they mean to me. They are sunshine. 

I have fallen in love with this place. The southern hospitality here is unlike any other. There are hundreds of fields to run through and I have come to love the beauty of greenery rather than the ocean. Everyone has a funny accent and greets you with a big hug. Saturdays are my new favorite day of the week, well because it's a saturday in the south. I could go on and on. I’ve always believed that God works in funny ways. & for me, the funniest thing He ever did was lead me to Georgia Southern and Alpha Delta Pi – my home somehow!!