This session will explore the transition from high school to college, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that come with entering adulthood. Drawing from personal experience, it examines the difficulties of relocating to a new state, adjusting to greater independence, and navigating academic and social pressures. It also addresses how living with TS can shape the college journey, requiring resilience, self-advocacy, and creative coping strategies. At the same time, the session emphasizes the positive aspects of college life, including new opportunities for growth, supportive networks, and the chance to embrace identity in empowering ways. This presentation blends personal insight with practical strategies, offering an honest look at the realities of transition while encouraging participants to see the strengths that emerge through change.