When I brought it up to my parents, they were confused and a little worried. After every conversation, they would still ask, ‘but why?’ I gave up at giving them explanations and merely said, ‘why not?’ I like adventure, challenge, and accepting opportunities that present themselves. When I return and join my Tar Heel family, I know I will be a different person, but different for the better. I will have a more global mindset; my world will have expanded and won’t just consist of my hometown, friends, and family. I will be ready to take on the challenges of college, knowing that after what I have been through, there will be nothing that I can’t try.