Year in Review

I began my time at Ohio State by participating in the Buckeye First Program: an experience that made me realize all that I had to be proud of as a first-generation college student. This confidence helped me to start my year right, and the Biological Scholars Program gave me the opportunities to act on that confidence. Since joining Scholars, I have became a more mature individual and I have been more aware of the community around me. Being able to explore Columbus has made me a more independent student and has taught me to be grateful for the things that I often take for granted. I have also became more aware of the diversity around me; in high school, I went to a predominantly white school where there was no cultural diversity. Now, I have friends from all different cultures and it has helped me to become a more well-rounded, open-minded person.

Before coming to Ohio State, I was worried about not going outside of my comfort zone. Since thinking that, I have become involved in not only Scholars, but in the Barrett-Nosker Governing Organization and the American Red Cross Club as well. I am also currently in the process of applying for my passport to go on a medical service trip to Honduras after the spring semester. This has been a big leap of faith for me; not only have I never left the country before, but I have also never rode a plane. This is an opportunity that was presented to me through a Scholars seminar and I can’t wait to see what other opportunities that Scholars will bring me.

Not only has Scholars given me all of my best friends, it also has given me something to be proud of.