October 22, 2024

As you prepare for college, you’ll likely hear a lot about “reinventing yourself.” While it’s true that college is a time of growth, it’s less about becoming a brand-new person and more about refining and expanding who you already are. You don’t have to leave everything behind when you step onto campus. In fact, your high school experiences, interests, and values will serve as the foundation for the person you are becoming.

In high school, your identity was probably tied to your extracurricular activities—whether you were an athlete, a theater kid, or a band member. College, however, offers you the