As you probably know, I spend a lot of time competing in Mock Trial. This year, I was our Vice President of Travel, which came with many responsibilities and difficulties. For example, at a tournament the hotel only reserved one room instead of six. I believe that this experience, in addition with my experience as an executive board member overall, helped me hone my problem-solving capabilities and helped me understand myself better. By taking responsibility and learning from my mistakes, I believe that I have become a more welcoming and inclusive person. I have learned to say what I mean and mean what I say. I have learned to be straightforward, and to be firm in my opinions. But most of all, I learned the importance of loyalty to my friends, to my teammates, and to my program. Without this loyalty, we are just a group of individuals trying to succeed. When we work together, we are a team with the capability of winning.
Pictured above is my team at our last tournament this year. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet and compete with this talented group of people. Without them, my Ohio State experience would not be the same- they have become some of my closest friends.