I have always moved to the beat of my own drum, whether in my personal or academic life. Growing up, most kids were reading Harry Potter while I read Stephen King novels. I have always been uniquely enamored by the art of writing. It brings me so much joy and energy that I could compete with the Energizer Bunny. Writing isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s in my blood, and it’s an essential part of who I am. So, it should come as no surprise that I jumped at the opportunity to participate in a journalism mentorship in my eighth-grade year, which led me down a path of late…