My name is Olivia Anike, and I am a student of the class of 2021 of The Ohio State University. I am from a small town called Lima, Ohio and attended a high school that was not even a fraction of the size of OSU.

Throughout my life, I have always had a deep appreciation for education and an interest in learning that was instilled in me by my family. During school, I enjoyed a variety of subjects including science, english, spanish, and music. I participated in Choir for 7 years, and was heavily involved in Spanish Club for 4 years. I also was a member of color guard in the marching band for 3 years, and the National Honor Society. All activities and extracurriculars that I was apart of taught me important lifelong skills such as teamwork, service, responsibility, composure, and leadership.

However, my greatest academic interest was definitely science, which has inspired me to strive for a career in the medical field, along with a strong desire to help people and improve the quality of life for others. It also prompted me to major in Biology and join the Biological Sciences Scholars here at The Ohio State University, which I am apart of today. Another strong academic interest of mine that has kept me passionate about language and culture is Spanish, which is why I chose it as a minor.

I hope to take advantage of any positive opportunities that I am able to, such as research, to expand my knowledge and build my way into a science-based career. I am very excited to begin this new chapter of my life here at The Ohio State University, because I know I will enhance my passions, educate myself further, have extraordinary experiences and make outstanding memories.