As an incoming student, I didn't really know what to expect when I arrived. Even though I didn't leave my hometown, the transition after high school was a big change. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but with a lot of hard work it would definitely be possible. As a freshman in college, I came in with a lot of strengths and weaknesses developed before entering college; I also have opportunities and threats along the way that could potentially help or harm me in the future. It's up to me to use them in a positive way to help me succeed in college and use my experiences in everyday life. Coming to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette wasn't my first choice, it was actually my second. At first I want to go to Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana.