The red leaf on the tree below feels like it’s the odd one out – it has no idea how beautiful it is – it wishes it was a green leaf.
Meanwhile the green leaves hardly notice that the red leaf is different because they are so busy comparing themselves to the other green leaves.
Just like people, all of the leaves are unique; different shapes and sizes, some have developed in the sun, others have been in the shade, some have the wind at their back, others struggle in the face of challenge – NONE of them has had a perfect life.
Individually, people are as fragile as a single leaf but by being together, they make a most majestic, strong and resilient connection, branching out to each other and putting down strong roots.
This is college. Everyone belongs.
Sinead Huskisson 