My first time seeing Ohio State, or Columbus for that matter, was when I attended my first college visit. I knew deep in my soul that OSU was the place for me. Here I found as home and a community that pushed me to strive for the greatest I could be.

Moving into a dorm with over 160 pre-health students, I had the resources and encouragement to push through the difficulties that life and school threw my way. Not that I was unsure about my career path but it was only the beginning to my passion for natural and holistic medicine. I only had few experiences shadowing or talking to health professionals and now I have many as friends.

My initial freshman classes were so horrible that I thought it would represent how hard it would to continue chasing my dreams. However, the more I get into my major and minor, the more reassured I feel on the path.

I am so thankful for each and every day and try to look for all of God’s signs. I am more aware of how all of us interconnect in this life. How one person may impact me and I impact another. How I can lose an opportunity but then gain a new one. How I can feel like giving up, then a person walks into my life asking for guidance.

These last two years have been a roller-coaster. Losing my step-mom to cancer and taking on new responsibilities has made me stronger and more determined. I have gained leadership within scholars, Camp Kesem OSU, and the community. I have joined a sisterhood in Alpha Gamma Delta and found fellowship at the Newman Center and Star House. I have became the women I hoped to be in college.

Beyond the scope of this year I don’t plan on being any different. Welcoming any new experience and opportunity that comes my way. Gaining new experience in the health fields, and making long-lasting friendships with the community and abroad. The journey will prepare me to be the best Naturopathic doctor that I can.