Through my strategic life plan with the Health Sciences Scholars, I have learned what my projected classes will be for my microbiology major over the next four years. If I should not succeed in microbiology, I have fallback plans of astronomy and astrophysics. If I should not be accepted into medical school, I always have the options to be an x-ray technician or physical therapist. The Ohio State University campus has many resources I can use for advice or consultations regarding my career including the School of Arts and Sciences Career Center as well as the Younkin Success Center. In order to stay healthy, I need to focus on all of the elements of wellness and not only physical and intellectual wellness. I must devote time to my emotional and spiritual wellness, in particular, including potential meditation, yoga and an increased amount of sharing my feelings and not being afraid to cry. I also need to pay attention to the time logistics of my extracurricular involvement to avoid an overloaded schedule and resulting stress. I am always able to talk to my academic advisers, professors, upperclassmen friends and student consultation services whenever I need assistance. If I ever feel overwhelmed, I am able to use these resources for relief and advice. I plan to continue to grow in the foundations of my beliefs and opinions during my time at The Ohio State University. I hope that it will allow me to form firm and educated opinions on political and social issues.
