Year in Review

During the 2015-2016 school year, my first year in college and away from home, I learned a myriad of things. Some of these things, like how to budget a meal plan, I expected to learn, but others, like recognizing the warning signs of a vomit covered toilet seat, were a surprise. Some, like how to write an intelligence brief, will come in handy, but others, like how to effectively analyze a country music video, will probably not. However, all of these things contributed to my education and experience at OSU and I am grateful for all of them. I grew as a student; I learned to more effectively budget my time my way, as I no longer had the concrete schedule of high school and home to keep me on track. I improved as a writer, as a story teller, and I learned to be a better learner. I grew as a member of society; I realized the importance of being involved in the community and what it can actually accomplish. High school organizations were nice college application boosters, but at OSU I have actually felt that I have contributed to causes such as domestic violence and mental health. I grew as a leader; I never thought that I would run for any office, but I ran for treasurer of the Board of Activities for Smith-Steeb this year, and I made a campaign speech outlining my plan for office. I lost, but that helped me realize that I do, in fact, want to be in a leadership position and applying for treasurer was not merely a whim. I used to be afraid of the question “Who are you?” and to an extent, I still am. But now, after this year of breaking out of the plateau of high school and living at home, I don’t mind it as much. It gives me something to think about.

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