2nd Year in Review

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.

Semester Reflection

Before the school year started, I was very nervous as to what I would face going into the college lifestyle. Through the Biological Sciences Scholars program I was able to find people I connected with easily. My transition to OSU was made a thousand times easier because of scholars. As a peer-mentor and student leader, I have grown more in taking responsibility for myself and making tougher decisions. My experiences in scholars have opened my perspective on the world. Scholars gives me the opportunity to explore different activities I’ve never tried before, such as canoeing and walking for heart disease. This semester I have experienced many new things and I am excited to see what opportunities I encounter next semester!