Growing up music has been something that is very important to me. This was because my dad was a musician before he and my mom got married. Ever since I was younger, it is not uncommon to hear my dad singing around the house. That being said I always had an interest in music. I have played violin for over seven years. Being able to play violin has always been a way for me to take a break from working on strictly academia. In addition, through playing violin I have been able to have some really great experiences. One is being able to go to a Disney Honors Program at Disney World. There, I got to play at an awesome workshop and I got to experience Disney. Another experience violin has brought me is being able to go to Chicago. When in Chicago, I got to visit a violin shop and learn how instruments just like mine are built. Not only trips, I got to be involved in my community through playing violin. In my community, I would volunteer to play at various nursing homes with a small chamber orchestra. I loved doing this because something as small as this made a difference in the community. Playing violin has made me not only a more creative person but also a more involved person no matter the setting.
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When first coming to OSU I knew that I wanted to be a part of a club and get involved somehow. I quickly learned about BMES and I am now a member. BMES is the Biomedical Engineering Society here and it has biomedical engineering majors from all grades. Through BMES I was able to go to a career expo that was just for people in BMES which was such a contrast from the massive engineering expo that was held one day later. By being in this club I was able to go to something that was strictly for my major which I thought was very beneficial. Also, different events to help bme majors are held. Recently I went to an event that had a panel of professors and we got to ask them about research. Through this event I got to learn exactly what professors are looking for when it comes to students asking for research opportunities. In addition, I have obtained a leadership position through this club. I am on the Mentorship Committee and I am able to create events and give my input on various topics when we meet. The purpose of this is to make the club a more enjoyable experience. In being in BMES during my first semester at OSU, I am able to be a part of something that I enjoy. In addition, I am also able to make friends with people who have the same interests as me.