The following appears in the May issue of Orange: The Experience. Written first person by Destiny Thomas. Dear Clemson, I cannot believe that I am writing a reflection of my career. If someone would have told me that Clemson was going to change my life, I would not have believed it. I remember coming to Clemson for an official visit back in 2017 my parents and I drove since it was not too far away from my hometown in Georgia. I vividly remember waking up from a nap to see the giant orange paws in the streets. I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning. I was excited and ready to find out what was so special “in these hills.” I did not think that I would actually commit on a visit, but I did. Clemson made an impact on me instantly the environment, the culture, the people and the facilities. I knew from one weekend that Clemson was the place I wanted to be. In fact, Clemson was the place I needed to be. I always wanted to attend a school that would push me academically, and Cl