Idk, but here I am

When I first entered college, I was filled with a mix of excitement, fear, and a heavy dose of confusion. I pursued a course I didn’t even like not because I wanted to, but because of expectations, circumstances, or maybe just the lack of direction. I remember sitting in class during the first few weeks, feeling out of place, questioning if I was wasting years of my life on something that didn’t ignite a spark in me.

I envied people who were passionate about their courses, those who spoke with fire in their eyes about their dreams and plans. I couldn’t relate. I felt like I was simply going through the motions of passing exams, attending lectures, doing what I had to do without any real emotional connection.

But somewhere along the way, something changed.

It didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow burn. A topic here, a mentor there, a small win that made me feel like maybe, just maybe, I belonged. I started seeing the value in what I was learning. I started seeing how this course could open doors I didn’t even know existed. I met people who inspired me, professors who challenged me, and I slowly began to realize that the path I thought I had stumbled into might have actually been the path meant for me all along.

Now, I’m not just studying to finish. I’m studying to excel.

I’m giving my best in everything I do, not because I have to, but because I want to. I want to prove to myself that even if I didn’t start with passion, I can end with purpose. I want to show that it’s never too late to love what you do, to grow into your role, and to turn doubt into dedication.

To anyone who feels lost or stuck in something they didn’t choose, be patient. Stay open. Sometimes, the things we didn’t plan for are the ones that shape us the most. It’s okay to start with uncertainty. What matters is how you choose to grow from it.

And me? I’m still growing. But now, I’m growing with intention.

Always,

Prei