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After graduating from a small high school in Arkansas, I attended the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member of the cadet wing. This opportunity helped me develop leadership skills in a demanding environment that pushed me to develop academically and physically. Upon my departure from USAFA, I entered the workforce while taking a break from my academic pursuits. This allowed me to refocus on my goals, and I was admitted to Louisiana Tech University the following year. At LA Tech, I made the mistake of trying to pursue the same scientific fields that I had at USAFA, but I found myself lacking any sort of passion for the study. After speaking to an English Professor, I made the decision to change my major to English and Creative Writing. With the support of an amazing faculty of advisors, I excelled in my studies and re-discovered my passion for literature and writing. I am currently in a graduate program pursing my M.A. in English Literature, with a focus on LQBTQIA+ authors and the underlying connections that they have in the 20th-21st centuries.