Moving from Dallas, Texas to Wesleyan University was both exciting and unsettling. It was my first time being so far from home, and I was eager to start fresh, but finding out I had been assigned to a random triple instead of the double I requested left me annoyed and nervous. I imagined it would be chaotic sharing such a small space with two strangers.
Over time, though, that situation turned out to be one of the best parts of my freshman year. One of my roommates, a volleyball player who was also in STEM, understood the busy balance of classes and athletics. The other, a writing major with a laid-back personality, brought a creative and easygoing energy to the room.
We didn’t always spend time together outside of our dorm, but we formed a close bond through everyday moments—getting ready before going out, late-night talks about whatever was on our minds, and looking after each other when someone wasn’t feeling well. Each relationship developed naturally, and the three of us found a rhythm that worked.
What started as something I didn’t want ended up teaching me a lot about flexibility and trust. Leaving Dallas had felt disorienting, but learning to adapt in that shared space helped me find comfort in uncertainty. Now, when I face unexpected or uncomfortable situations, I’m more open to them, knowing they can lead to experiences and connections I never would have planned for.
