I cannot believe the young woman I have transformed into. My experience here at Tuskegee University has been impeccable. I have learned so much about myself, and I still have much more to learn. Tuskegee has brought some of the best and some of the worst out of me. I have cried tears of joy and tears of sorrow since I have been here. I have lost friends that I thought I would keep for a lifetime. I have also met beautiful people here, who I truly care about. I have gained an abundance of knowledge. I have yet to reach my full potential though. They say experience is the best teacher, and I feel like I've learned quite a few lessons. This isn't me saying goodbye or anything. This is me simply sharing my innermost feelings about the place I've called home for almost two years. I remember when I cried when I finally got my acceptance letter here. Being at the university of my choice is a dream come true. It is one of my most cherished blessings, and I know part of my purpose is to thrive here.

So, thank you Tuskegee for showing me a dream and a nightmare. Thank you for helping me to see the good and bad in others, and in myself. I have gotten a glimpse of greatness, but I realize that I have yet to scratch the surface. Tuskegee is definitely what you make it. If you have struggled before, it's not too late to make this experience a great one. Do all you can, and be all you can. You can never go wrong with that. Continue to be great.

"Those that don't got it, can't show it. Those that got it, can't hide it." -Zora Neale Hurston