As I celebrate growth , graduation ,and success I can’t but to think about the journey that brought me to this point. A very long journey filled with long nights, growth and life lessons. When I first started I was nervous about the outcome but I was ready for the journey.

One of the major obstacles I had to face was taking College Algebra. There were nights where I felt defeated, wondering if I would make it through. But instead of losing hope I pushed myself, because I knew the outcome would be worthwhile. Despite a few setbacks, I remained focused and determined. All of my hard work paid off when I made the Honors List a moment that kept me grounded when I thought back to all the moments I had late nights trying to study. My first year was the year that taught me about things deeper than just academics. I learned how to be disciplined and execute all my short-term goals if I wanted to attain my long-term  goals.

Now , I am very excited that I am taking part in an internship. ready to use my knowledge from my real world setting . This is just the beginning of my journey and I am excited to see where it will take me !

This is Yana signing off.