Weekly Spotlight - Shreya Sophie @ University of Georgia: Presence, Nostalgia and Seeing and Being Seen through Poetry

For all the students arriving at college for the first time this week, hear from Shreya, a University of Georgia student, writer, poet, and founder of the autism advocacy nonprofit Color Me Blue.Shreya reflects on leaving behind the familiarity of home, adjusting to college as an introvert, and finding a group of friends who made her feel truly seen. She shares how poetry helped her process the transition, why she decided it was okay to “care too much,” and how stepping outside her comfort zone opened doors she never expected.  From choosing UGA over her dream of New York City to navigating homesickness, friendship, ambition, and what she calls “future nostalgia,” Shreya’s story is about learning that you don’t need to have your whole future figured out to embrace where you are right now.You can check out Shreya’s Substack: https://substack.com/@shreyasophieAnd her latest poetry book on Amazon📚 https://www.amazon.com/Stars-Puddles-Clouds-My-Eyes/dp/B0FPXRQJLK?ref_=ast_author_mpbAnd follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreyasophie/ ❤️ Subscribe for more conversations about life's biggest transitions. Learn more: https://sophiamedia.co/MyFirstYear🌐Follow the series wherever you listen to podcasts and join our growing community at sophiamedia.co.▶️ www.youtube.com/@MyFirstYearSeries❤️ Subscribe for more conversations about life's biggest transitions.Email [email protected] and share your own transformative first year with us.