Almost two years ago, I just moved all my stuff in my dorm room and began my first-year journey at the University of Virginia. In high school every year felt so long but for me, college seems to be flying by so fast.

I used to walk around Grounds completely lost, and I barely knew where to find the buildings that my classes were in.

I even used to walk everywhere because I did not understand the bus system.

But beyond my education on getting around UVA and new learning information in my classes, I have discovered that college is a journey filled with confusion and uncertainty because so many things are thrown at you.

When I was younger, I believed when I came to college, I would have everything figured out. I thought I would know exactly what I wanted to do, what major I was going to be in, and basically, have a good solid plan of what I am going to with the rest of my life. I was totally off, and my perspective of college was definitely wishful thinking on my part.

When people say that are no linear paths to success in college, they are absolutely right!

For me, I look at this state of confusion as meaning that I am a constant state of learning. Now that I am almost halfway through my undergraduate career, I have come to the decision that you are not supposed to know exactly what you are doing when you are in college.

I am definitely not saying that I do not form plans and make goals for myself. I do not do things at random. What I am doing is constantly reevaluating my plans and the steps that I want to take to reach my goals as new obstacles and experiences get thrown my direction. With each challenge, I learn something new about myself and become a stronger individual.

I have learned that it is important to be flexible and have your ideas be challenged each step of the way. That is the only way to find the right path for yourself.

College is the perfect place to be confused or uncertain because you have so many options and resources in front of you that could be valuable to your own individual journey. As long as you take steps to make plans, ask questions, and keep moving forward, you will find the right opportunities for you.

You are not supposed to come to college with everything figured out because if you did, it would not leave you any room for growth and discovery.