2nd Year GOALS

Yo, I guess it is that time of year again. (Kind of) Beginning sophomore year, reflecting on what I want to do here at OSU, and taking a moment of reflection.

One thing that I would like to accomplish this year is maintaining >3.75 GPA for the year. I will continue to develop my study habits to accomplish this goal, as well as stoke my interests in my classes, keeping the long run in mind.

Another landmark thing this year is our Year of Service for Mount. I would love to accomplish the original service goal of 75 hours at the Huckleberry House. I think I am going to enjoy this experience because it is about helping adolescent youth in the community through after-school programs and delivering actual good to people.

In the long term, before college ends, I want to study abroad. I need international experience for my degree and I want to travel, so that would be killing two birds with one stone. Ideally, I would go to Spain, but with related expenses and such I will probably end up choosing the most cost-effective option.

I am unsure of what college holds for me, so I do not have a lot planned other than that. I just got a job at Buffalo Wild Wings, but I am not positive what that holds, or even what is in store for me other than that and classes this year. My friends and family are good and I’m happy. So the ultimate goal is to keep the good times alive!

 

Artifact 2

My old track spikes are also an artifact to me. They carried me through many races and I have had a lot of memories in them. I got them sophomore year before track season to match my team colors and was so excited to get orange spikes and have them match my uniform. They also have my mom’s and grandma’s names on them, because we did dedication races in cross country where everyone on the team would dedicate their conference championship race to a specific person.

 

Career

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Artifacts

The two artifacts that I chose to embody my accomplishments up to this point in my academic career are my high school diploma and a certificate that I earned by being an Academic All-Ohioan in cross country my senior year. Both artifacts embody different achievements and are the capstones to two significant institutions in my life: school and cross country.

Earning my diploma was the proudest moment of my life. My dad dropped out of high school, and my mom graduated while she was pregnant with me. To be moving on from high school to the next phase of my life with a solid plan was always my goal, and receiving my diploma was surreal.

I received my Academic All-Ohio certificate for running in the OHSAA State Cross Country Meet my senior year while maintaining a GPA better than 3.5. Our team finished Top 10 in the state despite moving up a division and being the second smallest D2 school in Ohio that year. My senior year of cross country, our team encountered many obstacles, and a couple themes from the year included resiliency and toughness. Whenever I see the certificate, I think back to the fun times I had with the cross country team and it motivates me.

 

About Me

My name is Cade Clerico and I’m from West Liberty, Ohio, about an hour northwest of Columbus. I love to go outside, spend time with friends, and watch Netflix. My favorites include The Office and Shameless. I do not currently have a major, and am in the University Exploration program. My favorite season is fall, because of football, and I am excited to see how the next chapter of my life unfolds.

Year in Review

My first year at OSU has taught me a lot about myself as a person, and I feel that I have matured a lot this year.

Coming into college, things were overwhelming. I am an oldest child and neither of my parents went to college out of high school. Everything seemed foreign to me: frats, Grubhub, and the people on my floor. At first, the change in routine and lack of familiarty brought me down. However, I knew I just had to acclimate, and slowly things became more comfortable.

One step I took for myself was taking advantage of the free counseling/therapy services offered here. I met with my therapist about once a month and a group, Buckeye Brothers, once a week. Naturally, things got easier over time, and even though I had fun all year I feel that second semester I got into my groove. Work seemed less difficult, more classes were in person, and I kept making friends. I have a routine to life, I know my people, and I know my major (international business) and minor (Spanish).

In all, I feel college has exposed me to different people and allowed me to grow in many ways. I am more certain of myself on a day to day basis, and a more composed person. I am proud to be a Buckeye, as I cannot imagine myself anywhere else.

 

Go Bucks!

G.O.A.L.S.

I have always been a goal-oriented person. Having something to shoot for motivates me, and brings out my competitive side. In college, I hope to accomplish a lot, and learn as much as I can about the world and myself. In the classroom, I plan on maintaining good grades, doing my work, and finding enjoyment in my major; however I have many goals outside of the classroom, too.

One major goal of mine in college is to study abroad. Throughout my life, I have seen my parents travel a lot, and my uncle taught English in South Korea. Despite the uncertainty that presents itself by travelling to new places, all of their stories ultimately sounded enriching, and neither my parents nor my uncle have ever regretted exploring a new place.

At some point in college, I would also like to hold a leadership position in a club. In high school, I was a team captain for the cross country and track and field teams, resulting in me developing my leadership skills. Eventually, I found fulfillment from watching my team succeed, rather than just individual accomplishment. At Ohio State, I would like to find a club that I am passionate about and be an important part of it.

My final major goal for college is to join a community service club. Throughout high school, I was in a couple of service clubs, which helped me to understand how important a simple event can be to people. To give hours to a cause you believe in is not only rewarding to the person performing the service, it benefits others.