I decided to move from Minnesota to the University of Miami after my parents encouraged me to tour it, and I fell in love the second I stepped on campus. I had always wanted to leave Minnesota and experience something new, but when I got accepted, I remember being so scared of what the future would look like. Looking back, I wish I could tell that freshman version of me that everything was going to turn out even better than she imagined. This experience not only gave me an incredible education, but also built my confidence, my connections, and opened doors I never would have had if I stayed, it was the most rewarding risk I’ve ever taken!