All throughout high school, I thought social media was so important. I wanted to show everyone how much fun I had and all the cool things I was doing. Once I got to college, I felt that everything revolved around social media — especially Snapchat. If I decided not to go out one night and saw other peoples snap stories, I would feel bad about myself. Was I lame? Were people judging me for not being fun? This was something I never thought I could think about myself. I have always considered myself fun and outgoing, but college seemed to change that idea I had about myself. I was so worried about what other people thought of me via a social media outlet. Going to a huge school was hard enough for me. I felt like the tiniest fish in all the oceans combined.

Over the summer, I had a lot of time to reflect on my mindset in college: who I wanted to be, what I wanted to do, how I wanted to change, etc. When I returned back to school in the Fall, I deleted every social media. I felt free. I could now just worry about myself, which is exactly what college is about. Finding yourself and figuring out YOUR own strengths and weaknesses, what YOUR passions are, what makes YOU happy, what makes YOU you. My social media was holding me back from figuring anything out about myself. I started reading again, going on hikes, working out. All things for MYSELF and only myself. I felt happier than I had in a long time. One month later, I got Facebook and Instagram back because I loved seeing my family and friends posts and pictures. Snapchat did not come back and never will. Sure, I don't get to see funny Snapchats or use the hilarious filters I once loved, but now I get to make funny memories and times without having to record it. Without having to worry if someone else is having a better time than me.