My experience at Emory can't be summed up in one word. It was awesome, fun, eye-opening and interesting. I learned a lot about myself since I had no family holding my hand. I chose a class which only had eight students. Some friends and I participated in capture the flag, the talent show, and games with other pre-college students. The class atmosphere was extremely intimate; we got to know each other's vulnerabilities and helped each other deal with them. I met the other Emory Wishbone student who is from Brooklyn (Jendyi). I also met Mercedes who goes to the Achievement First in New Haven Connecticut. Additionally, I met Tatyana from Minneapolis and Shyleah from Atlanta. When you are stuck finding your way in a new city in college, your friends become like family. I talk to my class often and my friends everyday. I am so thankful for Wishbone, Uncommon schools, and family friends for supporting me on this journey.

I am so excited to be going to Emory in a few days. I have all my clothes packed and am almost finished with the assigned reading. I am a little bit scared to take a flight by myself. However, I know that it will only be a two hour flight and not as bad as I think. I am really excited to stay on campus and meet a lot of new people. I can't wait to make friends I will have for a lifetime.