My name is Holly Hegarty and
I am experiencing my first month as a college student. I am being exposed and learning many new things, which is already impacting the way I identify myself.
In my family I am looked up to as an older sister from my younger sister, Hannah. We have a very close relationship and I have been a best friend and sometimes a part-time mother figure to her since my parents divorce, which was an event that greatly impacted who I am today. It acquired me with a sense of independence and maturity at a younger age than most children. This strengthened my dedication in school as well. The one thing in life that I learned I could fully control was my studies and grades, and with enjoying that control I pushed myself hard and continue to do so. I consider myself a hard worker, which brings me to my identity in the community. In highschool I was known as a top student. I volunteered at many local events and enjoyed feeling a part of something outside my family. I also got a job working over the summer where I was the youngest person hired at Margaritas, and I love my job.
I am also privileged at my school, which I am already comfortable at and enjoying most aspects of college life. I have equal rights as any other student on this campus. I am getting a great education and are learning new concepts in multiple subjects. I am being introduced to a new community: campus life. I am meeting new friends, who I am learning from as well. I have a new wave of independence, being on my own and all of these aspects are shaping me and creating more of who I am. I am a fun, loving person and these qualities along with hard working and dedicated are what I identify myself with, not female or white.
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