All of these artifacts have contributed significantly to my discovery and understanding of myself at UNC Charlotte. My artifacts symbolize courage, faith, strength, resilience, and simplicity—and highlight the facets of my character that became more apparent in recent years. It has taken this paper for me to realize that my entire life leading up to college has consisted of my parents majorly influencing my attitude towards things. Even though my parents raised me to be independent, my former notion that I was self-made proved to be false after reflecting on how much my parents and my culture have influenced my behavioral intent. It’s their influence that enhanced my decision making process, however, I also concluded that choosing my own journey is so critical to success in college and thereafter. If many people followed their hearts from the start, there would be a lot less soul searching and money wasted along the way. The Theory of Reasoned Action allows for a healthy dose of both external influence and personal beliefs to shape behavioral intentions. It’s important to remember that at the end of the day, the final decision to act is still yours, and that’s going to be a constant reminder for me in the years to come as I navigate my first job and life to come.