My second year at OSU was one that I will look back on and appreciate forever. It was definitely a year full of challenges that I encountered both inside and outside of the classroom. Academically, I was challenged by the course load that I took but in contrast to my first year on campus, I was able to balance my schedule better and be able to still have fun. Outside of the classroom, I was able to find my core group of friends and be able to expand my social circle. I challenged myself to be more outgoing and I am grateful for the many new friends that came into my life.
This year has been filled with new opportunities and experiences. I was given the opportunity to begin undergraduate research, working in a lab and learning about things that are not covered in the typical classroom. I am extremely excited to continue this research into the summer. This spring semester I decided to take a risk and switch my major from Biology to Biochemistry. For me, this was a huge decision that I had been contemplating for a while. After making the switch I began to feel more confident in the direction that I wanted to take with my career goals.
Throughout this year I have learned a lot about myself and have been able to grow and mature as an individual. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that I have been able to encounter and am excited for what the next two years have in store for me.