When I think of what "home" means to me, I think of all the things that I love and love to hate about my good old Dorchester. Dorchester to me, is about culture, diversity, hustle-and-bustle, excitement, comfort, and peace. I love that I feel at home in a place where I can walk down the street and see faces of people from all over the world. I love that there's always something happening in my city- whether it be something good, or maybe not so good. My home is where I feel most comfortable and at peace, in spite of the constant busyness of the city, because that excitement is what I've grown accustomed to.

I can honestly say that I've never felt alienated from my home, because it is a place that encourages acceptance and diversity. This diversity is one of the things I miss most when I'm away. It's a bit of a culture shock, being in the different environments, and the lack of diversity is something that takes some serious adjusting to. However, I can gladly say, that what Stonehill lacks in diversity, they somewhat make up for in kindness, which makes the adjustment that much easier.