For the past year and a half, I have written for Odyssey. My first writing gig ever, I was excited to finally have my voice heard by the masses (or anything close to that). I started out writing comedy articles, but then something came to me. A year ago, I decided to write about what is happening in the world. As an adult in our country, I believe it is my job to be educated on what is happening in the country and even the world. For to be uneducated on events in America is to accept ignorance. I chose to write about injustices occurring in our borders.

For a year I wrote about racism, sexism, homophobia, the election and xenophobia. Some of my articles went around my campus, my town and my state. I felt truly humbled that my words were being heard, whether by people who agree or do not. I felt like I made my first step as a writer.

As a writer, confidence is all I needed as a writer. While hesitant at first, Odyssey was an opportunity I do not regret, for my life has changed in the past year as a writer, and Odyssey is a big reason why. This website has given me the opportunity to allow me to use my voice as a powerful weapon that could possibly educate individuals and give others an opportunity to see another side of a story. Thank you to Odyssey for giving me the opportunity to express myself through my articles and allowing me to express my voice to the masses.