After taking the Enneagram Personality Test, I discovered I was Type 2: The Caregiver/The Helper. A brief description of this is being empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. Being Type 2 is very much being close to others and caring about everyone else’s feelings. It is the feeling of being wanted and accepted by those around them. I feel like this describes me perfectly. I feel as though I am someone who constantly wants to help my close friends and family as much as I can. Being there for the people I care about is something that I take very seriously. In order to improve myself, I need to reasses my priorities and learn to do what is best for me. Right now, I prioritize the well-being of the people closest to me. I need to learn how to take care of myself first. I have to focus on growing myself and discovering who I am as a person. In the in-depth description of Type 2, it describes how they can jump in-between the traits of other types. One jump that we can make is to Type 8, which is stress. When I get stressed, I tend to get upset and don’t know how to properly handle myself. If I improve my control over my emotions, I feel that I can truly be myself and do what I love. Being a college student at Ohio State has made me realize a lot about myself. It’s made me realize that I’m allowed to put my own needs above other people’s happiness. I was so reliant on my friends and family back home, but leaving for college has made me into someone who knows how to find a balance between the care for myself and others. Hanging out with friends is something that I did a lot on campus, but I have come to realize that having some me-time does wonders for the mind. I believe if I continue to balance caring for myself and caring for my family and friends, I can be my best self.