I joined Her Campus VT my sophomore year at Tech. It was one of my worst years dealing with school and medical issues and a relationship that was seemingly falling to pieces in front of my eyes. I spent my first semester running from office to office trying to figure out how I could make it without failing all of my classes or possibly losing my financial aid. I was struggling to find anything that would give me an outlet to express myself.
I had started Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in October of 2016 and it saved me. I was at such a low point that I did not know how I was going to put my life back together. In doing therapy I had to challenge myself to put myself out there and do the things I love regardless of how scared I was. So when I saw that applications were out for Her Campus writers I jumped on the opportunity, and though I was filled with anxieties and fears I felt a twinge of excitement in my heart.
I’ve always been a writer. It’s something that comes as naturally to me as my ability to make people fall in love. I love writing about things that others don’t think are important or are too provocative. When I found out that I was going to be able to write for Her Campus VT and that I was going to have creative freedom over what I wrote, I could not contain the sense of pure joy that I felt.
Joining Her Campus VT was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am doing something I love with the most amazing group of young women. Our Galentine’s Day event was the first I attended and it really showed me how much everyone enjoyed being around each other, and how so many different people could come together and make up a group of fun and caring women. I am amazed at how much these ladies have influenced my life and I could not ask for a better group of friends. I love what I do and I love who I do it with–my friends are something I will always cherish.