Second Year

My sophomore year of college was by far a lot better than my first year. I feel as if I finally found my place at Ohio State. This year, I established a solid group of best friends who were there for me through the ups and downs and I know they will always continue to be there for me. Another reason my sophomore year was better was because I finally started to enjoy some of the classes I was taking. Instead of having to take chemistry and a lot of general education classes, I was able to classes such as anatomy and physiology which directly apply to my major and future career goal of becoming a physical therapist. One thing I was really nervous about coming into my sophomore year was having to take physics because I absolutely hated it in high school. However, I am really proud to say that I ended up doing really well in that class. I feel as if I finally established good studying habits in order to survive the rest of my college career.

One hardship I went through this year was the passing of my grandmother. She was very close to me and her passing was very unexpected. It kind of put me in a stump my second semester but luckily I have a great support system of friends and family that helped me to get through it and finish out the school year on a strong note.

Overall, my sophomore year was terrific. I still stand by my decision to come to Ohio State. This place has truly become my home away from home. While I am very happy with how my second year here went, I am also very excited and can’t wait to see what next year will being me.

First Year

The first few weeks of college were hard for me. I was very homesick and stressed out from the sudden change of pace that I was used to in highschool. I missed my friends tremendously and found myself always wanting to go back home. However, as the semester went on things turned around for me. By being in the Health Sciences Scholars program I was in a lot of similar classes with the people who live on the same floor as me. Overtime, this bond really brought a lot of us together. I remember the late night study sessions where we would all be working on chemistry and then run to Cane’s at two in the morning to reward ourselves.

Being a part of the Health Sciences Scholars program was such a great experience and I am so glad I decided to join. Because of HSS, I have made friends that I will keep for the rest of my life. Additionally, I gained multiple peer mentors who helped me along the way for my freshman year and I know they will always be willing to help if I need them in the future.

This year I was part of the Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club. Joining this club was one of the best decisions I made. This club helped me to become more informed on what it takes to get into graduate school, while also allowing me to participate in several service and social opportunities throughout the year. My favorite event that I attended was the graduate school forum. I got to talk to current graduate students and professors here at Ohio State. I gained so much knowledge from this event and was able to make great connections with the people there.

Overall, I could not have asked for a better freshman year. I have discovered so much about myself just in my first year of college. I came up with new study habits that were more effective for the challenging science courses that I enrolled in. Additionally, I learned what it means to be socially, mentally, and physically well. I am very happy with my decision to come to Ohio State. I feel at home here and I cannot wait for the next three years.