Discovering & Pursuing Your Passion | #WeBelongInCollege Stories

Last updated July 23, 2025

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• Corlisa’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
• Shareef’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
• Ratha’s #WeBelongInCollege Story
• Amberli’s #WeBelongInCollege Story

Many students enter college unsure of what they want to pursue academically. These #WeBelongInCollege stories are from students who discovered their passions and found the motivation necessary to persist through college.

Corlisa’s #WeBelongInCollege Story

Corlisa made it through undergrad before facing the next challenge: what comes next? Corlisa is up for the challenge and gives advice on how to stay positive during times of stress.

Shareef’s #WeBelongInCollege Story

Shareef dropped out of college before discovering his “why.” He shares that he now knows what to look for in a college, and has the motivation he needs to succeed.

Ratha’s #WeBelongInCollege Story

Ratha’s mom was insistent that she get a college degree, something that was not possible for so many other Yemeni women. After discovering her passion for sociology, Ratha re-enrolled and pursued her degree.

Amberli’s #WeBelongInCollege Story

Amberli thought she wanted to pursue an athletic training major, but had trouble staying motivated and as a result, felt she lost her sense of purpose altogether. Thanks to support from her mom and her counselor, she stuck it out and eventually found her true passion.

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