The Journey of Getting Older - Kendal Chang

Graduating high school and starting college was a journey filled with both excitement and uncertainty. High school was a time of comfort and familiarity for me. I had stable friendships, and my day-to-day life was pretty predictable. However, after graduating, I had that fear of the unknown because I didn’t know how life in college would be. I wondered if I was even going to like CNU or find a group of friends where I could be myself with. Since being at CNU, I have pushed myself out of my comfort zone, met new people, and learned how to rely on myself. I discovered strengths I didn’t even know I had. Every moment at CNU has taught me lessons that I am forever grateful for. I realized that uncertainty and discomfort were opportunities for growth. I have valued everything I have learned so far because it has led me to where I am right now. There is always going to be change, but that is how we can find meaning. The beauty of a journey is that we have to navigate through these changes to find meaning. Starting this new journey of going to college was a powerful moment of self-realization. Stepping onto campus on move-in day marked the beginning of my journey to discover who I truly was. I learned to embrace change, face challenges, and make tough choices. Figuring out who I am is what makes this journey so fun. I ended up finding so many friends I instantly clicked with, who became like a second family to me. I have loved my experience at CNU so far, and I am glad of all of the moments that led me to be here. What began as one of the hardest decisions of my life ended up being the best decision I could have made.


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