My freshman year

Metro Atlanta resident, rising sophomore and forthcoming The Atlanta Voice intern Kayla Sheriffe shared her thoughts on her first year in college.& JONESBORO, GA. — Two weeks ago, I concluded my first year of college. I would love to say it fits the aesthetic everyone describes college to be: days filled with endless joyous experiences that come with newfound freedom. However, my freshman year did not. Nobody mentions the not so glorious parts of this new chapter of your life. Learning to navigate conflict, putting yourself out there, and remaining focused. It’s harder than most imagine, especially when doing it on your own. The transition from teenager to young adult is worrisome. Although for me, succumbing to those emotions wasn’t an option, and my achievements were worth the wait. I made a promise to myself at the start of my freshman year to become the girl I was too timid to be in high school. At that time, I limited myself. The thought of venturing outside my comfort zone left me apprehensive, however, I can gratefully say I have discovered a new strength, confidence, and ambitiousness within myself. During my freshman year I became an ambassador for my university, a...