So far, my first semester at OSU has been going great. I still have a lot of pressure and stress to do well in school, but I am still persevering. I am working very hard though sometimes I do not feel like I am performing at my full potential. Fortunately, the Humanities Scholar program has made a positive effect on my life and wellbeing. I am allowed to forget about all my academic burdens and all the assignments due. I can just come into seminar or to a Humanities event and kind of push aside the hardships of school. I would really like to stay involved in Humanities as it really broadens my life experiences. I am so focused on science and medical based academics that I sometimes fail to realize there are other things that matter besides science. What I have really enjoyed most about this semester is that my hard work is really paying off. It is nearing the end of the semester and I am making good progress in my grades, given how difficult my classes can be. What I really enjoy about the Humanities program is that I get to make and have friends for the rest of my college career. I can already tell that some of my friends in my classes will become ghosts to me by next semester. At least by being involved in humanities, I have that connection and a common program to bring us together.