My name is Griffin Mason, and I am a 1st-year student at The Ohio State University. I graduated from Coshocton High school in 2019. I am currently majoring in biology and would love to go to optometry school after my undergraduate program. I am in the Biological Sciences Scholars Program and hope to join more clubs and sports soon! In college, I would like to not only become educated in the field I chose, but to gain experiences that will make me unique. I hope that Ohio State will provide me with opportunities for me to grow as a student and a person. The sense of community here at Ohio State is phenomenal, and although it is a lot bigger than the small town of Coshocton, I feel at home in both places. In Coshocton, I was able to play sports, serve in high school clubs, serve my local church, etc. Here at Ohio State, I can do all of that but in much bigger ways! Lastly, I wanted to add why I chose optometry. I have always thought eyes were fascinating since a young boy, and this curiosity has only increased over the years. Furthermore, I not only want to understand how it all works but would like to use the knowledge I receive to help people find relief from the many problems that can happen with this one-fifth of our senses!