Kappa Delta Rho supporting Alpha Gamma Delta’s nighttime nacho fundraiser for fighting against hunger. Me (dressed up as the AGD mascot) with my sisters and a couple of KDR members.

Alpha Gamma Delta has an event called nighttime nachos every semester. It is my sorority’s main event that helps us raise at least $3,000 for our philanthropy. We host it at our chapter house and sell nachos, cookies, and other things to members of the community from 2pm-2am. Since I am really young, my assigned shift was the last shift of the night. But I came two hours earlier so I could help sell at the event. Ever since I was in high school, I have been an avid volunteer. Doing community service and raising money for a good cause always feels rewarding. Participating in this event not only helped me understand AGD’s philanthropy but seeing how much we raised made me feel very ecstatic for the amount of people supporting good causes in order to make a difference. This was my first philanthropy event and the sorority made it enjoyable for everyone while obtaining the fundraising goal for the event.

Jackie, Dalina, and I at a kick off in the Ohio Stadium.

Buckeyes First Program

I am considered a first generation college student since none of my parents went to college. Applying to college was a difficult process for me because I had to figure everything out by myself and my parents were unable to help. Ohio State did a program before college started called Buckeyes Firsts. We met everyday for three days and would talk about different topics of college life and how to deal with everything. We were put into small groups with two peer leaders each. I am still in contact with my peer leaders and the peer leader group. They are there to help us if we have any questions or need anything. Buckeyes first had three meet up dates in the first semester where the two advisors will talk with us and have a lesson planned. One of my biggest fears was not being able to make close friendships when coming to Ohio State but through Buckeyes Firsts, I met my best friends. I have a good friend group and I have people who will help me with anything that I need.