Well, no one comes up to you on a whim and tells you what you need to know. The endless and boundless thirst for knowledge will always be what sets people apart from being good and being great. There is so much opportunity that is perfect for you, and no one will ever tell you about it….if you don’t talk to them. As someone who would much rather stay in my own comfort zone and not have scary big conversations with people, lots of possible opportunities in my life have gone unnoticed and untold. While I could wallow in what could’ve been, I’m more focused on what I could have, and oh lord have I learned so much in just these 4 weeks. There is so much opportunity provided and possible to get over here at Iowa State, and I’m very thankful to all the graduate mentors, staff, and faculty who have equipped me with all the information about fellowships, grants, research opportunities, and more. I’m also especially thankful for Alex for being so supportive and helpful throughout the entire process of drafting and working through my MCA for 3D Printing and for being such a sarcastically funny instructor to listen to. Although I still am deathly scared of what’s yet to come in these remaining weeks, let alone my next 3 years of undergrad, I am insanely grateful to have so many more support lines and mentors to help guide me in the right direction and provide me with opportunities to help me further my knowledge and competitiveness for graduate school. The biggest thing I’ve learned getting to where I am today, is that comfort never built me anything worth remembering. But now? I’m building something unforgettable, my future.