Before my first semester of college I was a student who focused on grades as extracurricular activities and volunteer work.  Now, I focus on the same activities but in a more effective way.  My classes have taught me class material as well as the importance of problem-solving skills and social skills when something is beyond my known knowledge.  In order to be successful, I have had to rely on help from others as well as pushing myself to learn new things.  The Biological Sciences Program has helped me communicate with other people about my classes as well as provided peer mentors I can rely on in the future.  In addition to this, the Biological Sciences Program has informed me on opportunities for undergraduate research, volunteer work, higher education, and future careers.  Knowledge I have learned from this semester has made me more open-minded to the world and provides a basis for my future major classes.