Fresh U

And I don’t just mean your iconic brow.

Her HIV/AIDS activism was groundbreaking.

She taught girls like me to love their bushy hair and thirst for knowledge.

“Thank you for showing me what true dedication to learning looks like.”

From one electric lady to another.

They're not as scary (or dirty) as you think, I promise.

“Yes, I’m paying for my friends. But to me, I am paying for an opportunity unlike any other.”

When one college’s door closes, another one opens.

From activists to inventors.

“You’re just lazy.”

And you don't have to give up your friendships.

Sometimes you just have to be honest with yourself.

I miss home-cooked meals.

Stop stressing over your applications!

“Remind them it isn’t personal.”

“When I looked back at my high school experience, well, it kind of sucked.”

“I’m going to study more."

Find joy in the smallest moments.

You can walk around campus and feel at ease.

“It was all in the little moments that I started to appreciate our abnormality.”

Just take a deep breath.

There are other ways to get lit.

These are things that matter.

It's okay to panic, but always trust your gut.