The transition into college has definitely not been the easiest for me, but I’m beginning to get used to my new home. Coming into college, I was most worried about how I’m going to manage my time. There is always something to do here, making me feel as though I must constantly be busy. I’m slowly but surely learning that I must be able to divide my time equally among my studies, social life, and extracurriculars, and not just devote all of my time to one. I don’t believe I’ve gotten my time managed exactly how I’d like it to be, but with time I will get there.

Last week I auditioned for a dance group on campus and I was lucky enough to make it! I’m really excited to join this team, especially since dancing has always been something I’ve enjoyed to do and I now get to be with others who have the same passion. I’m also looking forward to meeting more people here at OSU through my classes and other extracurriculars I plan on joining. I’m still undecided on my major, but I’m looking forward to exploring my options and finding one that fits me.

I believe that English courses were my strongest classes in high school, so I’ve decided to look into majors in that subject area. The major I’m most interested in at the moment is Journalism, which would flatter my love for English. I also really enjoyed my Math classes in high school, but I’m not sure that I’d want to pursue that subject in college.

Next semester, I plan on rushing a sorority. I think it’d be a great way to get involved in the university, and I really like that each sorority has their own philanthropies they support. I also am interested in joining student government or possibly the Ohio Union Activities Board.

I think the piece of advice that most resonated with me from the panel was not to go into college with such high expectations. I’ve gone into college believing that I most immediately make friends, know what I’m majoring in, join several clubs, etc., so that advice helped me in realizing that all of those things are not going to happen at once; it will take time.