For a while, I thought I was only going to college because that was the expectation in my family. However, I am now attending college because of the opportunities a degree will provide, the challenges I will be forced to overcome to attain a degree, my love of learning, and because I, unlike so many people on the planet, have this opportunity. I want to have that silly piece of paper to commemorate the time and effort I've put in so far and will continue to strive for. @hellotallgirl