Northeastern University went head first into the semester. With a vaccination requirement for all students and faculty, we were fully in person for classes and most other events. By the time the end of August came around I was eager to get into the city and start exploring. Boston, while so close to home, feels a world away. I was lucky to have multiple visits with family throughout the semester, but I also had to adapt to a completely new environment and set of people. I frequently encountered questions about life on Martha’s Vineyard and how it differed from my new city life. I think something that differs the most is how strong the sense of community is on Martha’s Vineyard compared to such a big place like Boston and Northeastern itself. In Boston, I have found that I feel the most at home when actively seeking smaller communities within the vast community that is Northeastern. I joined a sorority and a Women in Technology club which furthered my sense of community and made me feel much more at home. Coming into the semester, I had no idea what I wanted to do as my major. I took classes in lots of different fields, including computer science, international business, anthropology, and art history. Throughout high school, my favorite classes were math and history. To my surprise, my favorite class this semester was my Fundamentals of Computer Science class. It was extremely challenging, yet definitely the most rewarding. I also still love learning about art history. I wonder if I can find a way to connect these two interests, but right now I am mostly considering majoring in computer science. I am so grateful for MVYouth for their support. I had an incredible first semester and I am so excited for what’s to come!