My Story
As my time as a Lewis and Clark College student comes to an end, I can say without a doubt that it has been nothing short of life changing. In choosing where I would spend the next 4 years of my life, my 17 year old self could have never imagined I would be where I am today.
128 credits, 36 classes, 8 homes, 5 years, 6 jobs, 2 research internships, a cat, a lot of love and a lot of loss.
But most importantly: an unquantifiable amount of support from my friends and family, both the one I was born into and those I have acquired along the way. This is what it took to make this moment possible.
I spent many hours crying in bedrooms, libraries, and in the arms of those who love me, and I have laughed so much more than I thought possible. I have known such immense joy and excitement in these last five years. I have become a person here.
I can’t say just yet if it has all been worth it; the pain, the joy, the time, the struggle. What I can say is that I am so proud of myself for doing it anyway and thank you to any and everyone who has supported me in this journey.
At 17, I had no idea where I would end up today. And I have no idea where I will be 5 years from now, but what I CAN say is… I am excited to be done with homework for a while.
- Kenzie
