My attendance at Regent University felt almost mandatory as a Virginia Beach homeschooler. The religious aspect, the three siblings who attended before me, and the dozen friends from my high school co-op who also planned on attending served as clear signals that this was exactly where I was destined to continue my academic career. I decided upon arrival that I did not want my college experience to simply be classes and homework. Unfortunately, aside from the ping-pong table in the student lounge and the singing group I joined for one semester, campus life was primarily academic. Even the most prominent student-made Instagram page’s content consisted almost exclusively of class-related topics. My friend, Keanu Gregg, and I saw this as a problem that needed to be rectified. Keanu had already begun posting pictures of horrendous parking jobs found and submitted by students with his own “unaffiliated Regent page” (still active today under the username “ru.parking”). His page was wellreceived by the student body, and I believed there was an audience that would enjoy content veering away from the usual subjects of 8 AM classes and discussion boards. With nothing but Keanu’s computer and a dream, “regent.moment” was born on September 2, 2022. Using the same template on every post (a video with a black-and-white caption above), we addressed topics that were exceedingly niche, many of which applied only to the Regent undergraduate student. From the police department using the footpaths as roads to freshmen playing ping-pong in the student lounge as if their life depended on it (myself included), we made posts about every “Regent moment” we could think of. What really set this page apart, however, came at the start of my second semester. My first “street interview” video (which doubled as an identity reveal) consisted mostly of friends I had already made. I would ask these fellow students hardhitting, deep, and even theological questions such as “What is your spirit animal?” and “What song would you like played at your funeral?” This opened up a world of possibilities. Granted, that world was fairly small (think Mercury) since the content needed to stay within the confines of Regent culture, but a world was opened nonetheless. With Keanu as my trusted cameraman, we recorded more videos by simply meeting on campus at the busiest possible times, interviewing whoever was around. I started editing these videos in my offtime, honing in on a jump-cut-based, quick-witted style of content made specifically for Regent students. The page grew steadily as freshmen poured in every year, and in February 2026, it reached 500 followers. Now, 74 posts, over 100,000 views, and 5,642 likes later, my time at this school is finally coming to an end. What started as a meme page became a place where I could connect with friends and strangers alike in a creative outlet that was brand new to me. Students of any year or major could follow Regent Moment and expect to stay in the loop with what was happening on campus, including the events or occurrences that the university itself was not concerned about. Most importantly, they were more than likely going to see someone from their immediate friend group or community on the page. Whether I was covering a special event or interviewing students on the brick pathways, viewers were bound to see someone they knew. I also continued to make the classic “video with caption above it” posts, shouting out every funny, interesting, or strange moment that could only ever happen at Regent University. I have decided to pass the page on to a younger student who wishes to continue connecting students with one another. After all, the moments at Regent were happening long before I attended, and they will keep happening long after I walk across the stage at commencement. Regent Moment was not my only endeavor outside of schoolwork. I both sought out and spearheaded many different projects and events, but they did not happen by simply idling in my room. Your time here is what you make of it, and it goes by in a flash. You may end up with nothing but the degree if you wait for opportunities to come to you. Get outside, meet new people, and make your own Regent moment.