About Me

Hey I’m Ken, and this is is my first year at The Ohio State University! I’m a Health Sciences Scholar majoring in Pre-Nursing on a BSN track. I would also love to minor in Women’s Studies, as it correlates to my “hopeful” profession. I think the topic of Women’s health should be of greater priority, and there is a vast amount of knowledge to understand, learn, and progress. My dream profession is Midwifery or truthfully any position dealing with Maternal- Fetal Medicine. Over the summer, I participated in a program allowing me to professionally shadow within a hospital setting. I had fascinating experiences, including observing a Cesarean Section and multiple vaginal deliveries. Pertaining to my personal life, I’m from Stow, Ohio, which is a little outside of Akron. A few facts about me include my passion for fitness and holistic medicine. I love the Osteopathic approach to not just medicine, but life in general. I feel that illness can be cured through a healthy lifestyle and natural, botanic remedies. Also, I have a crazy obsession with sweet potatoes and the “Tree of Life” symbol. I’m your standard “Type-A” personality; however, my goal for college is to better adapt to adversity and figure out the person I aspire to be.

Artifacts

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Year in Review

My first year at the University was interesting to say the least. I grew as an individual and learned more knowledge than I ever thought I could retain. I remember the first week, I absolutely hated to be far from my parents, and never thought I would last a semester. Now, I cannot imagine life being off-campus. I made wonderful relationships and met so many beautiful, inspiring individuals. Each decision I made or instance I went through helped me learn the art of self-reliance and problem-solving. Not having the dependability of your parents can be extremely difficult, but once you finally adapt, it gives you a greater sense of independence. The introduction of the Coronavirus Pandemic unfortunately cut my first year short, but it gave me perspective on how wonderful the college experience really is and how often many take it for granted. As for now, I am focusing on earning a seat within Ohio State’s Nursing Program and starting anew in the fall. Looking back, I wish I would have incorporated more service opportunities. I hope to volunteer more next year, especially within a healthcare setting or even joining a service trip.