Reveuse Journey

If there’s one word to describe 2024 for me, it’s lessons. The year began in a whirlwind of busyness as I raced to meet my target of graduating in January. I had moments of doubt— Can I really do this? —especially as I faced a crossroad between two big decisions that would shape where I stand today. My heart told me to push forward, but my mind and ego whispered, Stop. Take a break. Chill out—what’s the rush? The choice was clear yet heavy: should I work twice as hard to graduate early, or take it slow and graduate on time? Deep down, graduating early had always been part of my plan. After all, I had already “taken it slow” by deciding to take a gap year after high school. That decision wasn’t well-received by my extended family. As the grandchild in my grandmother’s family, I was criticized for “wasting time.” I grew up in an environment where everything was expected to move fast—success, achievements, milestones—all aligned with societal standards. Education was no exception. In my...