Letter to Self — Don’t Be Afraid to Explore

Dear Amy (high school senior version), You’re probably freaking out right now because you feel overwhelmed with everything that’s going on in your life at the moment. You’re worried about acing those AP tests and finals, graduating with a strong GPA, and being able to balance your numerous extracurricular activities. On top of all that, you’ll also have to deal with the fears that come with leaving the nest for the very first time. However, not to fear! Those worries are superfluous, because everything will turn out to be more than okay. College will be one of the best experiences of your life. The journey you will embark on will be enlightening, and at times, arduous and frustrating. In fact, things won’t exactly go according to plan. However, you will grow so much as a person. You’ll cultivate independence, learn so much about the world, and meet some amazing people [...]