In the Odyssey we are starting this new idea in which we ask the Mercer Team a question and share their responses with you all. This week for Listicle Monday, the Mercer Team shared why they came to college. College is an important time to find oneself and explore new things and try to figure out what one wants to do with their life.

"to find what I'm passionate about, and how to pursue it"

"to be the first generation in my family to pursue a higher education"

"to become an Army officer"

"to start the next chapter of my life"

" to gain more knowledge and be able to help people with it"

"to be one step my closer to my dream job"

"to improve my knowledge and skills to especially help the masses of Blacks in America overcome the negative conditions"

"to find myself"

So why did you come to college?