This one-minute mini movie tells the personal story of Zikki Xiong and her experience navigating her first semester as a graduate student at University of Southern California. Shot in an interview-style format with integrated B-roll footage, the video captures Zikki’s feelings of entering Los Angeles alone, the challenges of adapting to a new environment, and the unexpected moment she made her first real friend in the city. Through candid storytelling and visual cutaways of campus life, shared moments, and scenes that represent her journey, the project highlights the importance of connection, courage, and finding community in a new place.