If I could go back to first year, I’d worry less about fitting in and focus more on finding my people. I spent so much time trying to be liked that I forgot to just be myself. The truth is, the right people—the ones who really matter—won’t need you to shrink, change, or pretend. They’ll see you, get you, and stick around. And honestly, that kind of connection? It’s rare, and it’s worth the wait

If I could go back to first year, I’d worry less about fitting in and focus more on finding my people. I spent so much time trying to be liked that I forgot to just be myself. The truth is, the right people—the ones who really matter—won’t need you to shrink, change, or pretend. They’ll see you, get you, and stick around. And honestly, that kind of connection? It’s rare, and it’s worth the wait