This last semester at Ohio State has been eye opening. I have learned a lot about the person I want to be. Ohio State has taught me how other cultures and people view the world that we live in. I have seen perspectives that I never considered and I feel like I have grown as a person. This past semester at Ohio State I have developed as a scholar, as a student, and as a person.

As a scholar, we have to partake in community service, professional development, and scholars events. I have made friends while learning about what being a scholar is all about. I have learned how to balance extracurriculars and academics. Volunteering at the ICU in the Veterinary Medical Center has been an amazing experience and I have learned a lot about how much comfort and just sitting with an animal can help them relax. It feels great to be a help to the animals and to devote my time. I have attended many professional events that only strengthen my drive to become a veterinarian. My goals and my dreams lie in that Veterinary Clinic and I cannot wait to be a part of the clinic.

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Being a student at Ohio State is not always easy; the classes are large and make it difficult to network and make those connections with other students and professors. I have learned how to put myself out there to make friends and make professional relations with administration. This is not something I had done before coming to Ohio State, and it took me a while to learn how to make these connections. Overcoming this barrier was difficult but made me a better person. I learned a lot about networking and how important it is for an Ohio State student to start networking early.

I have learned a lot about life and have matured since my time at Ohio State. I was a high school student from a small town in the country when I arrived and during my time at Ohio State I became part of a large city with buses and no car. It was challenging, but I would not trade these experiences and I do not regret coming to Ohio State. This is where I belong. I was meant to be a Buckeye and my time here has only reiterated that. The football games are amazing and I have never felt that camaraderie in a student section before. It can make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when we sing Carmen Ohio together. 

Being a buckeye is about more than academics. I am part of clubs, organizations, volunteer work, and I have made many friends. I am already looking into research and internships. After this first semester, I cannot wait for what Ohio State has to offer me the next three years. I have learned so much already and I want to learn so much more.