The Ohio State University Ice Rink
Going ice skating has always been a bucket list item for me. Entering my first year of college, I had only gone ice skating once in my life – several years prior. When I discovered that Ohio State had its own ice rink open to the public, I knew that I had to visit. I figured that a trip to the ice rink would just be a fun event that would come and go, but it turned out to be so much more. Skating opened my eyes to my own potential both as a student and as an individual. Initially, I assumed that I would fall over and over again and fail to enjoy my time at the ice rink. However, I quickly picked up the skills needed to allow me stay on my feet, which taught me to not doubt myself when trying something new. This is a skill that I plan to take with me as I progress through my college career. Self-confidence is a very important attribute that is necessary for countless things, and my ice skating trip allowed me to develop that attribute. This trip also encouraged me to go out and try other new things. I enjoyed my time there so much that I looked into intramural ice hockey, having never even considered playing hockey before, and found a league that suited me well. This event marked a turning point in my self-belief and I believe that it will allow me to become a more well-rounded individual with more confidence to pursue what I enjoy in the future.