It has been a challenging, but rewarding, first year of college for me. I joined a few organizations, a sorority, and got promoted at my workplace. Although I had trouble in the beginning, everything has worked itself out for me.
Overall, I’d say that my freshman year of college was better than I ever could have imagined. I made new friends and allowed myself to learn and grow throughout the whole year. My second semester was a lot more difficult than my first, and this was something that I struggled with. In the first semester, my classes were centered around subjects that I was passionate about and had great interest in. However, the second semester consisted of some classes that I took simply to fulfill requirements for my major, which was English Education.
I have actually switched my major from English Education to Human Development and Family Science; I am pursuing a minor in Psychology. In the very beginning of the year, I was a Middle Childhood Education major, and for the second semester, I was an English Education major. Throughout the duration of this semester, it became clear to me that I did not see myself in the front of a classroom, and this was a tough realization for me. However, I believe that I am now in a major where my passions will constantly push me to succeed. I have the long-term goal of someday becoming a high school guidance counselor, and this major will help lead me to that path.
Coming to a new school in an unfamiliar city with people from all over the country was a bit scary at first, but now I do not want to leave it. If I could give an incoming freshman any advice, it would be to appreciate all the time you have at THE Ohio State University because I cannot believe my first year is already over. My year has been great, and I cannot wait for the fall of 2017. Go Bucks!!!