The end of my first semester of college is coming up quickly! Even though it has only been a few months since I started my freshman year, I feel as though I have already started to grow as a person. It may not seem like there’s been any apparent change; I haven’t yet joined a club or organization, I am still looking for a consistent volunteer opportunity, etc. However, my entire attitude has changed, and I have learned a lot about college during this time. At the beginning of the semester, I was afraid of over-working myself, I didn’t want to do anything unless it was mandatory, and I thought I could somehow still have a good college experience without doing much work. Now, I’ve realized that that won’t get me anywhere. I’ve learned better time management skills, have improved my grades, I have plans to join a club at the beginning of next semester, I’m going to volunteer at the hospital back home over winter break, and overall my entire mindset has become more productive and positive. I’m much more interested in becoming involved here at OSU, as much of the initial intimidation has fallen away. I now know how to follow through with a plan to achieve my short-term, near future, goals. I am looking forward to what is yet to come, and what the second half of my freshman year will bring!