belonging

I wonder a lot how I got into Harvard. Almost to the point you would think it's unhealthy. I'm not undermining what I've done. TEDxWhitneyHigh was definitely not easy and I really believe it has been so valuable for our community and most of all to me. But when I think of Harvard and the people here, I wonder if little ol' me truly fits in. Those thoughts had backed off for a while, but they're beginning to slowly creep back. The more I learn and the more I am shrugged off to the side, I wonder if I belong here - if Harvard was where I was meant to end up.

I truly love the people and the opportunities available to me here, but I still can't help but feel... am I good enough?

I'm having fun and so happy I chose it... but was I in over my head?

I love love love talking to people here and picking their brain... but is my brain worth picking?

I truly appreciate how this place challenges me... but am I up for the challenge?

I don't have the answers. I don't know if I'm good enough for Harvard. I don't know. But I know I'm trying to stay optimistic.

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