Monthly Reflection

I have learned a lot by being involved with the scholar’s program so far. Although it has only been a month, I have been able to expand my horizons and my knowledge in many different areas of my life. I have learned about the many Environmental Conservation projects going on around campus and how the university is encouraging us to look at the campus as a “living laboratory.” Also, to develop new methods of looking at problems and being able to solve them as undergrads. It is encouraging and inspiring to know that projects that we may get involved in could have large and profound effects on not only campus, but Columbus, Ohio, and the world.

I have had to learn new methods of studying and test-taking already in just a short time of being here. I have learned what it is like meeting new people on a large scale with so many people to choose from and have learned to live with roommates (which I enjoy very much). It is very special to have such a positive community of like-minded individuals to build friendships and work together with.

I have struggled with my time management skills. I got stuck in lazy habits over quarantine that I am trying to break. There are new habits I am trying to create to set myself up for the best possible chance to succeed in the future. These include habits like trying to go to bed earlier or taking more time to get in good quality studying time in.

However, even with the struggle of some tough classes, there are still so many things to be thankful for and the things I have achieved. I am keeping good grades so far and keeping up my work. I have met some amazing people so far whom I know I will be friends with for years to come and have even met my own significant other. But above all, I have achieved my first month at college without dropping out or having a complete mental breakdown.

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