From
small town Immokalee, Florida to small town Waverly, Iowa, I now find
myself in the big city of Denver, Colorado. I always
pictured myself living in a city, but I never imagined it to be this
soon. I can’t believe I’m here, and I can’t believe I am living in
Denver, Colorado. I have been exposed to the mountains, which is
something I had never experienced before. Since I’ve been
in Denver I have discovered a whole new Maria; I climbed Mount Elbert! I
never in a million years thought I would be on the highest peak of
Colorado, as I had never climbed anything before. I come from Florida, a
pretty flat area with its occasional hill as you
start heading up north. I didn’t think I could do the climb, but I did. I
made it to the top of Mount Elbert, and that is so empowering for me to
say. I felt like I was on top of the world, and I felt like I could do
anything. I truly felt unstoppable, and amazing.
We never think we can until we do it, and that’s why I say go for it. I
have learned how to live on my own so soon, and it has given me a
glimpse at what will soon be my life and not just a semester experience.
I have learned so much about Denver, and I can
see why so many people are moving to this amazing city. I would be lying
if I said I didn’t picture myself living here. There is so much to do,
and not taking advantage of every opportunity here would be a loss to
myself. I grew so much by leaving Florida and
going to school in Iowa, and this experience is just helping me develop
into the person I am called out to be. If you’re thinking about doing
Wartburg West, I encourage you and support you. It may seem scary, but I
promise you will love it just as much as I
do. The mountains, the city, the adventures here are all calling your
name. Do it, it’s so worth it.
Blessings,
Maria Munguia
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