Following a quiet summer of staying at home and spending my time rotating between hobbies or connecting with friends online, my first semester of college at Howard University couldn’t come soon enough! Though it wasn’t the typical learning experience, my professors were all adept with the transition to online learning, and I had a positive experience. It wasn’t the same as being on campus, but through programs like Zoom, I was able to see everyone at the same time, and communication was easily facilitated through virtual hand-raising or chat messaging. My English class was especially good at this, and I’ve had many thought-provoking conversations in the class as thoughts were spurred on by another's commentary; definitely one of my favorite classes. It was cool to see my classmates and professors in their natural home environments. Whether it be their study, backyard, or living room, it was a fun way of seeing a glimpse into someone else’s life. Additionally, I’ve been fortunate to be an Assistant-Director on a committee for the 2021 National High School Model United Nations conference. This has been a dream come true since I’ve been participating in Model UN since my sophomore year of high school. Through this experience, I’ve been able to become a published author through collaboration with talented college-aged individuals from all over the world. It’s been a healthy balance of work and fun in between deadlines before the conference, and I’ve even gotten the chance to use my foreign language skills. I look forward to the conference in March. A lot has happened this past year, but it's amazing to see people’s resiliency. It has been a blessing to know that with all the uncertainty this year has brought, MVYouth has always been there to offer support towards me and my education.