Embracing the unknown…
Why do we fear what we can’t control? Although college is supposed to be a time of immense personal growth, it can be daunting to dive into new experiences blindly. Like most freshmen, I approached my first semester with tremendous excitement but also with a fear of the unknown before me. However, my experiences thus far have taught me that often times it’s the unknown opportunities that become the most life changing. I decided to apply to my scholars program and rush a business fraternity on a whim, and I can honestly say that those two organizations push me to be the best version of myself everyday. Being willing to form new friendships has connected me with people of different backgrounds and ideologies which has given me fresh perspective and understanding of differing worldviews.
This picture was taken during my time studying in Spain this summer. My friends and I took a weekend trip to Sagres, Portugal to see a place dubbed “the end of the world” prior to Columbus’ discovery of the “new world”. Peering out over the vast water, I could only imagine the unease that Columbus and his crew felt as they set off on an exploration that many believed to be impossible. Instead of fearing the unknown, those men plunged into an adventure that would eventually shape the world as we know it today. I want to challenge myself to continue to seek unknown opportunities, because I believe that those are the experiences that foster the deepest growth.