Trying the “Safe” Route

So I followed my parents’ plan. I enrolled in a traditional university, doing what seemed right—but it felt wrong. I spent over a year feeling lost and uninspired. 

Eventually, I redirected my course. With persistence – and a lot of convincing – I enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a school known for turning aviation dreams into a career.

That choice taught me what it means to chart your own path—especially when it’s uncomfortable or misunderstood.