Wowzers, what a year!

The past two semesters at the College of Charleston have given me the best year of my life, (cliché, I know!). My Freshman year was all but typical.

Unlike most freshman, I did not live in a dorm, nor did I have a meal plan. Moving to Charleston after years of believing that I was destined to attend the University of South Carolina, was the best decision I have ever made. I decided to go to the College of Charleston after I graduated high school, and quickly signed a lease at an apartment that I had never seen in person.

God was at work. He knew the plan for my life, even though I believed the world was against me. He made it possible for me to attend CofC and effortlessly allowed each piece of the puzzle to fall perfectly into place. He allowed me to sign up for fall recruitment, two days after the deadline and placed me in a sorority that I will forever cherish.

Phi Mu has given me endless opportunities, and beautiful women who share the same aspirations and values as me.

As far as my education, I have had amazing professors. I have learned more than I ever imagined possible, particularly about the world!

My professors are open-minded, engaging, and extremely intelligent. They have enabled me to look at the world from a multitude of perspectives, and have taught me how to respect others on a whole new level.

My life has changed tremendously, as I have learned to trust and respect myself. I no longer see a negative image of myself and have learned how to accept grace from others. I have found an awesome church, a loving community, and most importantly, myself.

I am SO excited to have found my home, and can not wait to spend another three years in Charleston!

Chuck, you rock.