My first picture demonstrates the friends and companions I have made here at the Ohio State University, just on my floor alone. I have met many people who I connected with in multiple ways, and our shared journey of a science major here at the Ohio State University makes us even closer. I also got to reconnect with friends from orientation that were surprisingly on my floor. I know there are always people I can go talk to if I need help, or spend time with if I have down time. I know there is always something to do here at Ohio State.
The second picture is of my resident advisor, Aaron. He has shown me that upperclassman whose job it is to oversee us are people too. They can struggle with classes, have fun, and screw around just like the rest of us. He is a very personable individual, that I know will always be willing to help if I need connected to a resource here on campus or just need to talk. He is there for all of my questions. My resident advisors have also given me a sneak peek preview of what upper level chemistry classes look like. While they seem daunting, they have also helped cement my decision to major in Neuroscience. I am honestly excited to take Organic and Biological chemistry because they offer exciting new opportunities to learn.
The third picture is centered around stress and managing that stress while balancing academic, social, and extracurricular activities. Coming to such a big school and campus was a culture shock for me. I came from a very small class in a very small, country school. There was never very much to do, not like here at Ohio State. It was very difficult for me to learn how to balance studying with having fun with friends, but with use of the Dennis learning center, I think I’ve accomplished just that.