I am so grateful to have completed another year at Ohio State! This one was definitely unique and posed many challenges. Academically, I was challenged as I began to take on more higher level classes. I found support in my professors and in group studying with my peers. I am really happy with my choice in major and I have truly enjoyed all of my classes. This year I sparked an interest in public health, as I was taking a class on global public health. I have decided to add a minor in global public health. Additionally, I want to pursue both an MPH and a MD/DO.
This year was my first full year in the research lab, and although cut short, I learned so much. I am excited to get back in the lab this fall. I started off the year as an OWL-Coordinator, helping to lead and train my peers throughout move-in day. It was a great start to the year! I also was able to help with the Bio-Sci launch, and welcome our new students. I also served as a peer mentor to a freshman in our program, who met with throughout the year. I spent another year in the pool with the club swim team and I qualified for 2020 Nationals. The meet was cancelled, but I am looking forward to serving as an officer in Nationals Coordinator position and will (hopefully) plan my team’s trip to Nationals in 2021. I served on the Health and Safety Committee within Undergraduate Student Government where I helped to plan events and write policy surrounding Title 9. I had a great time as fully initiated member in Gamma Phi Beta sorority, where we helped raise over 3,000 dollars for our philanthropic partners. I also began my role as Assistant Financial Vice President and helped manage and balance our budget for the year. I also participated in Buckeyethon and I will be a team captain next year.
I had great year at this amazing university and I am looking forward to better days ahead, I am hoping to study with my friends at Thompson again, walk around the oval, and cheer on the best team!! Go Bucks!