"Just lean on your neighbors and take it day by day."

"No one will make you feel less cool than a classroom full of eighth graders — so if I could do that every day, I can speak in front of an audience of adults, easily."

"It is hard to leave home. It is hard to leave things behind and leave friends. It's the best thing you can do for yourself."

"Be good to yourself, and be good to everybody else."

"Chase the stuff that really lights you up and makes you feel passionate."

"Keep an open mind, keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, and keep your heart open."

"Be more confident in who you are and be good with who you are."

"All the honor goes to my teammates."

"Don't overlook the strength already within, because there are opportunities hidden in what feels like a dead end. That's a lot of times where new paths begin."