By Aubrie Edmond, Contributing Writer

There has been a lot of change around me recently. A little over two weeks ago, I arrived in D.C. for the second time in my life, this time with the majority of my belongings for the next three years in tow. A month ago, I was living my life under the impression that I was moving to Boston. I had gotten into law school; the hard part was over, but it still didn’t feel right. I was still wait listed at three schools and had a pending acceptance to Howard University School of Law, if they had any seats left in their class. I sent HUSL’s admissions team an email, not expecting anything in return. A few days later, I received a response telling me to check my status, and I was in.

With a few simple words, my life was turned around. I had to move much sooner than I had originally planned, which was bittersweet. I had to quash the ideas for road trips and beach days to say my goodbyes quietly. I packed my bags quickly and contemplated the realities of my situation. The silly thing about reality is that it’s sort of impossible to fathom until you’re living it. I’m in the middle of my second week of law school. It’s very strange to be in the midst of D.C. as a law student during such uncertain times. There are more questions than answers for everyone right now, but it’s empowering to be a part of the generation asking the questions.

The thing that drew me to Howard University and made me confident in my decision to turn my life on its head was its incredible legacy in both law and culture. I hope that I will contribute to that legacy as I navigate this next chapter of my life, one change at a time.