In my first semester as a student at Ohio State, I have really come to see who I really am as a student. I have learned many things about not only the topics in the classroom, but also things about myself internally. I have learned the values of time management, self discipline, and perseverance through adversity all as a direct result of participating in the Honors and Scholars program here at OSU.
I chose to be a Biological Sciences Scholar here because I knew I wanted something more than the regular classroom experience. I wanted to be surrounded with like-minded, motivated individuals who are as passionate about their futures as I am. Before I was admitted to the program, I was a high-achieving student among many others with similar academic aspirations, but not necessarily similar academic interests.
To be a successful Scholar, it takes self-discipline and dedication to your work. In order to really get everything out of the program in my first year, I have found that I oftentimes treat my work like I would a full-time job. The ability to tell myself that my work is important and that it must come before leisure was a staple of this self-discipline.
By reflecting on my own personal growth over the course of the year, I have really been able to put into perspective just how helpful the Honors and Scholars program has been in my development as both a student and as a future professional, and I cannot wait to see what the next semester has in store.