For the first time. I woke up before my alarm even rang. The moment my eyes opened, excitement immediately washed away the last traces of sleep I had. Today was the first day of my college life. I sat upright on my bed, staring at the neatly folded uniform hanging beside my closet. A bright smile slowly spread across my face. “I really made it…” It still felt surreal. Just a few months ago, going to college was nothing more than an impossible dream. Now… I was actually going. I quickly got dressed. The girls’ uniform was elegant yet simple, there was a crisp white long-sleeved blouse tucked into a navy-blue pleated skirt that reached just above the knees. And it was accentuated with a deep burgundy ribbon that was tied neatly beneath the collar, while a fitted navy blazer embroider

