Hello! I am a first year at the Ohio State University, and I am majoring in biology on a pre- med track. I am also a part of the Biological Sciences Scholars program.

I am a curious learner who is always interested in educating myself on new topics. I love to challenge my thinking and expand my knowledge whenever possible. I like to stay up to date with what is happening in the world, and I enjoy researching current events and the impact that they have on others.

In high school, I was involved in many different clubs and activities that helped me to grow as a person as well as enhance my ability to collaborate with others. I was a part of the Centerville Girls Cross Country team, which allowed me to challenge myself as well as learn leadership skills that can be applied to other aspects of my life. I was also involved in many service based clubs such as Lunch Buddies, Elk Connectors, and Key Club. These extracurricular activities allowed me to embrace my passion for wanting to make a difference in my community, and showed me how giving back to the youth can be so rewarding. Along with that, I have had the opportunity to volunteer at Dayton Children’s Hospital for the past three years, where I have done anything from cleaning waiting rooms to visiting kids in long- term stay rooms. During this coronavirus pandemic, I had the opportunity to direct patients to their appointments as well as assist in escorting patients to get tested for the virus.

This being said, many of the clubs that I chose to get involved in this year are significant to me because they expand on what I had done in the past, and allow me to have more opportunities to showcase my personal values and what is important to me. I am now an active member of Running Club, BuckeyeThon, and Project Sunshine. BuckeyeThon and Project Sunshine will allow me to continue to help the kids in my community, and hopefully give me the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. This year, I also chose to get involved in the Biological Sciences Scholars program because it will allow me to meet new people as well as have the opportunity to take my education to new levels. I hope to get involved in research and service that will allow me to apply what I have learned to the community around me. Along with that, I hope to continue to find more to get involved in, and truly expand on my learning in college.

After my undergraduate studies, I hope to apply to medical school so that I can become a pediatrician and make a difference for the families in my community.