 When I graduated high school in 2009, college was not in the cards for me. The Friday before classes started that Monday, my mother dragged me to Mid-State Technical College. I did decide later on that school wasn't for me and ended up dropping out and getting a job at a family restaurant where I've been working to this day for the past decade. I'm too busy with work, I'm too old to go back, I'm not smart enough and my ADHD will hold me back from getting a degree. Those were all the excuses I would tell myself to keep me from my true fear, failure. For me, COVID-19 was a blessing in disguise because for once in my life, I didn't have an excuse as to why I couldn't continue my education. Since my return back to Mid-State, I actually earned a 4.0 every semester and learned that I actually liked online classes way more than being in person. Being a non-traditional student, I never realized the opportunities that were available. Being involved within Mid-States organizations has been one of the best experiences of my schooling. I have developed relationships with fellow students that I will treasure forever. Being involved has provided me the chance to network in ways that I never would have imagined, especially being given the opportunity to be standing here with all of the other amazing 2022 ambassadors. I truly appreciate this honor.