It is without doubt that the transition from high school to college is one of the hardest challenges one may face. Although I lived only half an hour away from the Ohio State University campus and have visited countless times, I never expected the adversities of living on campus independently. Through my first year, I have had to adjust to the drastic differences in lifestyle between my peers, overcome my introversion when surrounded by others all day, and most importantly, having a good sense of time management. In class, I have become more comfortable asking questions and sharing my opinions openly. I have also been spending more time forming connections with my classmates and professors to improve my social and communication skills.