Third place winner of the 2024 Voices of UD contest: Kaitlyn Sill, a Communication and Political Science junior, reflects on growing up amidst tumultuous times, from the housing crisis to the pandemic. She aims to shape her future through hard work, advocacy, and community building.

This audio recording was submitted for the Voices of UD 2024 audio essay contest for students, hosted by the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication. The Voices of UD project is open for all to participate, but the annual contest is open to UD students only. The views and opinions expressed by the contest participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the University, its administration, or faculty. Learn more about the CPC's programs and initiatives at www.cpc.udel.edu. Visual editing created at https://app.wavve.co/.