Hi, my name is Marissa Marquez and I am a first year student at The Ohio State University.  I am majoring in Health Sciences on the pre-physical therapy/pre-occupational therapy track.  I also plan to minor in Disability Studies.  I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and moved to Dayton, Ohio in the 7th grade.  I attended Incarnation Catholic School in Centerville, Ohio for 7th and 8th grade and  Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio.  I was very involved during high school; I was apart of Varsity Golf and Gymnastics teams, summer mission trips, science olympiad (captain), Kairos retreat leader, National Honor Society, academic team, student ambassadors, and SADD (students against destructive decisions). I also enjoyed hanging out with friends and going on hikes in my free time.  Service, academics, and being active in my community were my main priorities in my high school career.  I plan to make these a main priority in my college career as well.

At The Ohio State University, I am a part of the Mount Leadership Society Scholars.  This program will help me excel in my academics and give me plenty of opportunities to serve and give back to the Ohio State community.  Also, I am a part of the Service committee within Mount.  In this committee, I help plan and organize service events for each month.  This committee spot will make my passion for my service grow.  I was selected to be a chair for Mount’s Community Activities Committee which plans many bonding events, the parade float, and the formal for Mount.  This will help me with my leadership skills and skills with creating lesson plans.  I am also very invested in staying fit — I try going to the gym at least three to five times a week.  I am very dedicated to working out because it keeps me motivated.  I plan to also join some clubs that deal with coding or physical therapy because those things really interested in.

After The Ohio State University, I plan to get a Master’s degree for occupational therapy.  I have a passion for helping kids with disabilities.  I’ve done many service projects helping kids with disabilities and I really love it.  I’ve volunteered at Stepping Stones summer camp in Cincinnati and Abilities First in Middletown.  I can’t wait to have a job that I enjoy and put so much hard work into!  I will also try to continue going on mission trips each summer because I have a strong passion for serving others.

I am so excited for my experience here, at The Ohio State University!