Loss Into Love

Ever since I can remember, it had always been my dream to go to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. All I ever wanted was to be a Tarheel and look good in Carolina Blue. Anyone that knows me knows that I am that "student", aka the over-achiever and all I ever talked about was going to Carolina. In high school, I made the best effort to go above and beyond so that Carolina would want me. I mean you should have seen my projects.. talk about bomb.com. Fast forward to senior year (it will be a fun year they said), I applied to Carolina and waited for my admission letter. I remember that day, opening up that email, being scared out of my mind to look and see if all of the hard work and late nights had worked. Well, I didn't get in, didn't even get wait-listed. For long I had envied everyone that proudly posted their letters of admission and changed their bio's to UNC'20. Never in my life had I felt so disappointed and not good enough. Two weeks later, I got admitted into North Carolina State University. Although it was my second choice, it has become my best choice. I have fallen in love with NC state (well maybe not the cashier's office) and everything that it has to offer. I see not getting into Carolina as a blessing in disguise from God. I now feel like I am exactly where I am supposed to be and I feel more than good enough. So advice to anyone who goes through the unsatisfaction of not getting into their dream school.. cry for a little ( or a long time like me), never give up, and know that God's got your best interest at heart. Sincerely, Loss into Love