A Childhood Wish
Keeping true to your vision and readjusting after a major disappointment.

Kenneth Carter
Oxford College

A Father’s Reflection
A family member's addiction means a loss of control but introspection too.

Bill Eley
School of Medicine

The Weight of Expectations
An immigrant daughter learns to chart her own course.

Enku Gelaye
Campus Life

A Failed Course
Hang on to the idea that you have a right to be and belong in the spaces you inhabit.

Ed Lee III
College of Arts and Sciences

The Broken Shovel
An idealistic student learns listening and building relationships are key in providing aid.

Wesley Longhofer
Goizueta School of Business

The Trepid Debater
After numerous tries, a ninth-grade debater summons inner strength and learns to persevere.

Munir Meghjani
Emory Alumni Board (Past President)

The Unplanned Life Event
Moving on after a setback and its accompanying feelings of failure.

Valerie Molyneaux
Oxford College

The Injured Athlete
A career-ending injury allows the opportunity to pause and consider next steps.

Kristina Bethea Odejimi
Campus Life

The College Derailment
Doing the hard work of digging yourself out of depression and back into college—and life.

James Raper
Campus Life

The Dashed Dream
What happens when your goal of medical school falls short on the MCAT?

Joanne Amposta Williams
Rollins School of Public Health