Jamie Boeckel reflects on overcoming lifelong challenges, building social confidence, and pursuing a future in library science.

Cameron Boyd shares how academic supports, friendship, and growth on the golf team helped him build confidence as an autistic student.

Isabella Grbac shares how theatre, music, and a supportive community helped her embrace herself and pursue her dream of performing.

Citlaly Aguayo shares how her mother’s support, patience, and her own determination helped her find her voice and prepare to study kinesiology.

Writing as Rowan, an autistic student shares the loneliness of feeling misunderstood and the hope of finding friendship and belonging in college.