# @ncstate on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CIe03EyDmAZ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/3760539-ncstate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/67388ce9c0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2020-12-07T03:35:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NC State University (@NCState) — https://gondola.cc/NCState

## Caption

“Not quite the right place I wanted to be for my graduation but at least I can say I’m where everything started. Two years ago I left Italy for following what, at that time, I thought was my dream and my ambition and I guess now is the time to draw some conclusions.
I know it is a cliché but I’ve got to say that time flies sooo fast. I remember how hard was moving around the campus, struggling to understand what the professors were talking about. I remember all the days I spent finishing assignments, studying and working for Rave! events in Hunt Library. I remember how beautiful was coming home late after a party, how drinking cheap buds and watching movies with my roommates was so good. I laughed a lot. I met so many incredible people. I discovered a new culture and I found a place where I fit in. I loved this university and, of course, it’s sad not being able to walk on that stage next to my friends as planned. Overall, I lived incredible years and, yeah, I can say: that was my dream!” — @ncstatepoole grad Matteo Valentini #NCState20

We’re so proud of you, class of 2020, and we can’t wait to see what you #ThinkAndDo next. DM us or tag us in your photos for the chance to be featured. 🎓🐺

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