Kaitlyn Fleming, a student from West Virginia, reflects on her experience at the PRSSA Assembly in North Carolina. She shares her initial embarrassment about being from West Virginia due to the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding the state. However, during the event, she realizes that her background has given her valuable strengths in connecting with people and being approachable. She learns to appreciate the qualities of West Virginians, such as friendliness and community spirit, that she had previously taken for granted. Through interactions with others at the conference, Kaitlyn begins to change her negative perceptions about her home state and sees the importance of embracing where she comes from. She shifts her perspective from feeling ashamed to working towards building a positive relationship with West Virginia. This experience serves as a reminder for Kaitlyn to not let her own negative perceptions hold her back and to be proud of her roots.
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