College Graduation, 8 Years in the Making!

It has been a busy couple of days, to say the least! I graduated college on Saturday with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication! After eight years of college, I finally achieved a major dream of mine by getting my college degree! It has taken a lot of hard work and determination, but I finally did it. 

I loved college, and I already miss it, especially my friends and teachers! Luckily, I will still get to see them fairly often. Graduation was exciting and bittersweet. Many of my friends and family came to support me, and several of my friends actually graduated with me! When I put my cap and gown on, I just took a deep breath. I felt like a weight had been lifted!

The next few weeks are going to be very exciting. I am going to Nashville for a few weeks, and I’m planning a big graduation party to celebrate! I am also working really hard to find a full time job. I know that, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything, even if you have a disability! That is what I try to tell myself everyday. By no means is it easy; I have had to overcome a lot of adversity in college, and still face obstacles on a daily basis, including all of my physical challenges with my Cerebral Palsy and other learning disabilities. Don’t let it keep you from following your hopes and dreams! Many more exciting things are happening soon, so stay tuned!