A Sense of Direction
I've always had my fair share of self-doubt. I've doubted my image, my personality, my likes and dislikes. Most unfortunately, I've tended to doubt my future path, wondering if I've made the correct school decisions or career decisions, wondering if I'm doing this 'life' thing right. I've always felt my doubt was proved right too, transferring schools and not being able to decide on a career.
Thankfully, with no access to anxiety-inducing internet and news, and plenty of alone time in nature in the desert, I was able to reflect on the time I had spent at UF in the botany and zoology programs. I realized with every class I take, every talk with my awesome advisor Norm, with every new fact I learn about the natural world, I feel connected to my future and my aspirations in life. Pushing myself outside my comfort zone by going on this trip, I felt at peace, feeling that I had made the correct decision to immerse myself in the mix of field work and academia. I know where I can go and what paths I might take with my life, and I am not afraid of the uncertainty because I do not doubt myself. With this new sense of direction, for the first time in a very long time, I feel hope.
I would like to thank Norm, Annika, and all my fellow classmates for this. Being surrounded by strong, driven people with infectious energy and intellect, I really felt at home. I could not have done it without you.
Much love,
Anna
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