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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

I decided the best way to end this year of blogging would be to pass on a piece of advice that has launched my life in many directions this year. This would be the ability to try things and say yes. Over the past year, I spent a lot of time scared to try things because of the fear of rejection – and what became of all that fear? Nothing. Therefore, I decided to actually put myself out there for things I never thought I’d every try before.
I’m now holding several positions amongst campus, I have an amazing opportunity to mentor foreign exchange students, I have more responsibilities within my sorority and all the while I’ve met and maintained new friends.

What it comes down to is how you conduct yourself and how you allow others to view you. As long as you come off as a confident, smart and determined person good things will follow. I’m living proof. Now stop being so close minded and guarded – be young and free.

Devin is a sophomore at West Virginia University, class of 2013. She was a direct-admit into the School of Journalism as a freshman, where she is now majoring in Public Relations with two minors in Political Science and Professional Writing & Editing. Devin started her journalism career in Fairmont, WV. In high school, she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Maple Leaves Yearbook, which went on to receive a Silver Medal in the Columbia Scholastic Program of Achievement. She was a columnist for her local newspaper, The Times West Virginian, for two years. During her senior year in high school, Devin was a columnist for a national magazine, Gladys, where she went on to become the Public Relations Manager. At WVU, Devin is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. In her spare time, Devin enjoys drinking skinny vanilla lattes, watching Saturday Night Live (re-runs, of course, because she is never home on a Saturday night), and buying cocktail dresses. When she grows up, Devin wants to be a lawyer.