When I was staring at the residence halls' website, deciding where I wanted to live and where I would best fit in, I struggled. I knew I was entering a predominately white institution, and I knew I had to find a place where I would be able to form community and find friends within the dorm. For me, it was a tie between a community focused on reading and Key Communities. Living in the Key Communities, for me, was a no-brainer. Not only did Braiden Hall, which is where these communities are located, have suite-style rooms, but they also had classes that aligned with what I wanted to learn about. I knew that if I joined this community, I would be able to surround myself with people of color. I would also be able to learn about topics that interested me and catered toward my desire to learn more about my future career choices while at Colorado State University. I was not only able to learn more, but I was able to find my own personal community that helped me thrive and feel comfortable i...