I came to this school with the intention of breaking free from my hometown, Omaha, NE; where I lived a somewhat sheltered life. Going to an out of state college was the only way out. So I was excited when I got accepted to UI because not only was it my dream school, but it was also away from home. Finally, I thought, I can just get away from everything and everyone! I can live my life the way I want to live it and get out of that “comfort zone”! I’m going to take the world by storm! College was calling my name and I was eager for the Fall to start so I could finally start living the college life. I was ready. I was ready to take it all on. Then finally, move in day came but I was in for a surprise. I wasn’t as ready as I thought I was…
