As I look back at my freshman year, I am still shocked to say I am a student at The Ohio State University. I have been given the chance to study at an amazing school, with outstanding people and professors. While I have been challenged academically, I have overcome all of the struggles. At the beginning of the spring seamster, I decided I wasn’t content with my Molecular Genetics major. I knew I wanted to work with children and in a medical institution. I found occupational therapy, and it instantly clicked with me. I am now officially a Health Sciences major on a pre-Occupaitional Therapy track. I am beyond thankful for all of the support that is given to students to help find our passions.
I would not have been able to make it through this year without my newfound best friend (and roommate for freshman year and sophomore year), Shelby. She helped me and supported me when I was overwhelmed. I also wouldn’t have made it through the year without Project Sunshine, which I am now the President of for the upcoming year. I cannot wait to continue volunteering at the Ronald McDonald house and helping brighten childrens’ days. And finally, I am thankful to have volunteered at The James Cancer Hospital, which offered me experience and patient interaction that left my heart warmed with joy.
Freshman year was far from easy, but it was so much fun and very rewarding. I have learned so many new things and met so many new people. Coming from such a small town, I was nervous for the change, but am now more than prepared and ready to venture out and grow as a person. Freshman year gave me the tools to get started, and I am excited to see what the next 3 years have in store for me.
