As my first semester at The Ohio State University winds down, I have finally begun reflecting upon the numerous changes that I have encountered, whether in an academic, extracurricular, or social setting, and I can conclude that I have successfully overcome some my most fearfully anticipated challenges at college. Most importantly, the manner in which I faced the social aspect of college was the most surprising, mostly to myself, due to the fact that it marked a significant transition between the introverted lifestyle I led during high school and the noticeably more active effort of meeting people during college. Advertised as an all-encompassing experience, no student can venture through the long journey that is the college experience without dealing with the social aspect of communicating with other people and creating connections that extend past their education. Accordingly, I have taken an active role in solidifying my initial connections with all suite mates, and as many classmates and superiors as possible, in order to not only expand my capability to escape my comfort zone, but to also prepare for the practical communication-based nature of the work environment after college. Furthermore, my honed ability to value the respect-based relationships with other people has allowed for me to draw from the unique knowledge of all people I have met, which will be invaluable in my undergraduate experience, where any problem I have will most likely have a solution from one of the people I have built a connection with during my first semester. With respect to the aforementioned academic and extracurricular aspects of college, the prior commitments to education and extracurricular practices that I made before college have directly translated to a relatively easy management of my current priorities and responsibilities, and I eagerly await the opportunity to encounter the truly challenging course-work that defines the academic maturation of college students.