Month: April 2019

End to Freshman Year

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Freshman year has come to an end. It is still crazy to me how fast this year has gone by and that I have officially made it through my first year of college. This school year had its bumps in the road, but from them I have learned many new things which will help the following years go smoother. A few things that I have learned this year are:

-It’s just one grade, don’t let it hold you back and instead learn from it

-Beware of the wind

-A quick trip home or family visit can help you destress

-Study in advance!

-Learn from your mistakes and overcome them

-Enjoy life and take a moment to realize where you are in it

-Pet all of the puppies you see on campus when you can

-Be proud of what you accomplish

-Hang up a hammock when its finally not snowing anymore

Through all of these things, I think I’m ready to take on year two.

Career

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During the summer of 2017, I had the opportunity to work for the TriHealth Bethesda Oak Hospital in the microbiology lab. During this time, I assisted the microbiology technicians and was responsible for preparing equipment and specimens, recorded data and documented results, and maintained the laboratory to meet required standards and protocol. Through this job opportunity, I also acquired important skills that would apply to many future career choices. By performing blood and urine culture testing, I learned about bacterial pathogens, what they do, and how to identify them. This summer job was one of the greatest learning experiences I have encountered and truly loved working with the people of TriHealth and the community.