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The Spring semester has brought with it nothing but vibes of hard work, resilience, community, and togetherness. There have definitely been plenty of highs and lows, but how do you learn if you’re not challenged by something — the kind of challenges you eventually figure out and grow from? When I think about the new friends I’ve made this semester, my eyes light up. These moments have taught me both independence and the power of working within a community through a collaborative approach.

In lectures, the shared goal of excellence creates a bond between classmates. It’s often easier to work together than to work alone, but the true value lies in how this collaboration prepares you for the moments when you do have to tackle things on your own. It wraps you in a comforting understanding that even when you feel isolated, you are never truly alone — you have a community that supports you.

As this semester comes to a close, I feel a deep sense of accomplishment when I look back at the connections I’ve built and the memories I’ve gathered. It makes me a little sad to think that I won't see most of my friends over the summer. My favorite corner seat on the first floor of the Tisch Library has witnessed the growth of a version of me that is stronger and more determined than ever before.

The short nights and long days have been stepping stones, bringing me closer to the academic heights I aim to reach. I know that generations to come will depend on the efforts we make today, and that thought has continued to inspire me. It fuels my determination to keep thinking about — and fighting against — menaces like cancer. I am fully convinced that one day, it will be a story of the past. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, maybe not even in a few years — but someday.