: Moving from highly structured high school environments to the demands of independent learning .
Upon her arrival, Megan likely encountered the "rollercoaster of emotions" that characterizes the transition to a new community of practice. This phase often includes:
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She took a semester off—a decision that drew criticism from those who wanted her to continue the fight. But that break, she says, was essential. She worked as an intern for a city council member in her hometown, learning how policy is actually made, not just protested. She returned to campus with a new perspective: sustainable activism requires self-preservation.