My name is Matthew Benge and I am from Downers Grove, Illinois which is a western suburb of Chicago. I am majoring in actuarial science and plan on either double majoring with finance or minoring in business and economics. I will be taking my first actuarial exam this spring and plan on passing at least two more by the time I graduate. In high school, I captained the swim team my junior and senior years. I also played soccer and tennis throughout high school. Four years ago I began lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons, eventually working my way up to pool manager. I also work for the Chicago Bears on the visiting locker room equipment crew. In my free time I like to hang out with friends and really do anything outdoors. I am continuing to stay involved by joining the Ohio State actuarial science club and the Ohio State men’s water polo club.