Change is a word that scares so many people. I haven't met many people that aren't afraid of things changing. Adjusting to college and leaving my family has been one of the hardest changes for me but I've realized, change is okay.

Change means new beginnings. Although things may not be the same as they always were, change just means bigger and better things are coming.

After spending my first semester away from home, I've learned how important change is. I have met so many people that have already impacted my life so much. I have taught myself how to do things that I used to just ask my mom to do for me. I have learned that you can't always rely on other people but instead, be independent and handle things for myself.

I have learned that not everything will go my way and that's okay. God has a plan for me that is greater than I can imagine and change just means I'm walking along His path.

I didn't realize that leaving for college would come with so many changes. Family time is more scarce, time spent with my hometown friends is more precious, and traditions start to change.

For as long as I can remember, change has been one of my biggest fears. This year, I've learned to overcome that fear and force myself to understand how change can be a good thing. When things change it's just a turn on the road to the future.

Life has thrown some curveballs at me this year, but I can confidently say that change is okay.