Written by Ashley B.
First semester for me was overwhelming and made me anxious at first. I have not attended school since I was 16 years old, and I am now 35 years old. Before my incarceration I never thought of going to college. In my mind I was not capable of attending college, not believing I was smart enough to even complete the first semester.
After the first couple of weeks, I began to relax and I stopped doubting myself. The professors and the campus students along with the inside students helped me to build the courage within myself to succeed and put myself at ease that I am intelligent enough to attend college and usually pass the class. Towards the end of the semester, I held my head high and pushed through and now I am excited for the future semesters to come. I now know I have this and can complete anything I put my mind to.
