First semester is what they say –  a learning curve. And when they say “learn”, you learn a lot. Classes are different than high school. You pick your schedule and have time to work on homework or study between classes. Studying is a must and happens at 3 in the afternoon or 1 in the morning. Keep up with your studies, do your homework, and ace the test. College is about setting yourself up for your future, so make sure you do well academically, but also get involved outside the classroom. I joined an investment club, got involved with Cru, and am a part of the Mount Leadership Society Scholars program. I have learned more about the stock market, grown in my faith, and acquired some valuable leadership skills and been a part of some awesome service projects. My favorite Mount service project was Fall Jamboree, where we ran a harvest day at a farm including: hay rides, pumpkin archery, rock climbing, exploring a corn maze, painting, and best of all, corn shucking. On the weekends, I went to football games, and there is nothing quite like experiencing game-day in the Shoe. Witnessing Ohio State upset Penn State in one of the biggest games of the year and was incredible. After the games ended, winter set in. Snow began to fall, and campus was covered with a blanket – its own winter wonderland. It does get a little cold here, but you live with it. You go to the movies with your friends, order pizzas at midnight, go to the Short North, and have some amazing tacos, and so much more. Life at Ohio State is a truly great experience to have. Even though finals week was very stressful and getting sick doesn’t help, we survive. And we do so having fun and learning new things. Ohio State has provided me with an excellent path of education, and a perfect environment for fun and important social experiences. I can’t wait to see what this semester holds, and I’m proud to be a Buckeye.