I was given the chance to visit Reed College in Portland, Oregon for my spring break. At a future Reedie I was excited to meet students and faulty. Once getting there I was in a culture shock. I was flying in as an underrepresented student. What I did not know was how underrepresented I really was.
Many students from all over the country who attended Private Institutions were unaware of the public schools in New York City. After having many conversations with them, these students were then able to understand the problem within this system. With this awareness they congratulated me for "leaping over the achievement gap". But was the problem solved? No
I couldn't help but feel nervous and ignorant for everyone seemed to speak with such an advance vocabulary that I was left in the dust. But I tried not to feel discouraged.
Where is our system? Where is it's preparations? I will prevail.
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Definitely if you keep your head up high and in the right path you will prevail. You stand out amongst these students and will shine bright on the long road to success.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting accepted into Reed College. No doubt it will be a difficult transition, it will take time and determination, but you will learn and grow and find all sorts of new opportunities. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" when you don't. Get to know your professors and seek their help. Be patient. It will be lonely and overwhelming at times. It's a big change, but well worth it.
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