In summer of 2017 during the holy month of Ramadan, I took a spiritual leap by taking my shahada, or profession of faith, which officially made me a Muslim. Excited to embark on my spiritual journey, I returned to Gainesville for the fall semester as an active member in Islam on Campus (IOC). To fully embrace my local Muslim community, I became the sister's historian which allowed me to easily befriend other members in IOC and stay involved by taking pictures at various events. Along with being sister's historian, I took on other responsibilities within the organization as needed. There were many times when I tabled on campus which included answering people's questions regarding the teachings of Islam, suppressing common misconceptions, and promoting upcoming events hosted by IOC. A common misconception that I personally receive is that people assume I am an immigrant or second-generation citizen because I am Muslim. By simply participating in IOC and sharing my experiences with the public, I was able to enlighten many people that Islam is a religion for anyone, regardless of their background. This perspective  illuminated for me the impact representation can have in spreading a message. I was also a server during the annual Fast-A-Thon dinner which raised money for two charities: Penny Appeal USA and Streetlight.