As I made it through high school and started applying to schools, I was still nervous about the transition of moving away from home. I made sure I had a safety net of schools very close to home just in case. When I found out I was accepted to SFSU, I was excited because it was the school I wanted to go to. Even though it's only about 2 hours away from home, I still had anxiety about it.
I remember the day I packed up my bedroom into the back of my dad's truck and trailer and made the big move. I remember watching my mom and dad drive away for the first time after moving me into the dorms... and I remember the first day of being alone at a campus where I knew nobody.
My first year, I quickly met some pretty incredible girls, joined a sorority, and found my little niche with my classes. It wasn't always easy... but it was the first time in my life that I made such a dramatic step out of my comfort zone! Of course I still missed my parents and family... but everyday I got more and more comfortable with the idea of living "on my own". I am so thankful for the experience of college... not just academically, but because I learned that I can be independent. I also learned that stepping out of my comfort zone is where I grow the most.
Here's a few pictures from my first year of college ;)