WELCOME!

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Happy Easter! Jesus Christ risen on today.

First I would like to welcome you all to my blog! I am ecstatic to be share my blogging journey with you. Lets jump right into it. My name is Nikia A. Handy, and I am a second year student at the College of Lake County, located in Grayslake, IL. (About 55 min from Chicago). I will graduate in May and transfer to Marquette University. While at Marquette, I will major in political science. I have always had dreams of becoming a lawyer, aside from writing. I am an student leader, peer mentor, and in the middle of expanding the youth ministry at my church.

I am passionate about social justice and civic engagement. This is why being a CHANGE for my generation is vital. Some of my hobbies include reading, watching movies, exploring, and shopping! Lol. I mean who doesn't love shopping? Some of my favorite foods are wings, cheese fries, and tacos! My favorite ice cream is natural vanilla.

Now that I have told you a little about myself. Leave some comments below sharing something about you and what interested you in checking out this blog.

Be encouraged,

Nikia A. Handy

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