Month: May 2019

End of Year Reflection

Looking back on my second year at Ohio State, I can see how much I’ve grown from freshman year (and even throughout sophomore year). I started my college career as a neuroscience major, and after almost a year of struggling, I came to terms with the fact that changing your major doesn’t mean you’re quitting or giving up on yourself. I changed my major twice after that, and after exploring different paths, I am able to major in something that combines my passions for the environment and politics; Environmental Policy and Decision Making (with a specialization in policy and governance). Additionally, I will earn credits towards a political science minor.

Besides the academic changes I made this past year, I made some major lifestyle changes as well. I believe I have become a healthier person, both mentally and physically, thanks to these changes and the work I put in to make them. I have developed healthier habits around my sleeping, eating, exercising, and studying. I am much happier than I was last year when I was less organized, motivated, and overall less healthy. I know I will continue with these habits as well as developing new ones throughout the remainder of my undergraduate career.

The changes that I was able to make academically, mentally, and physically throughout my second year have gotten me to the point where I can say that I am extremely proud of myself. I have been able to make myself mentally stronger, happier, more driven, more focused, healthier, and all around a better person. I am proud of who I became this year academically, and I am proud of the mental and physical progress I was able to make this year. I know that the habits and motivation I created for myself this year will allow me to continue to be successful not only as an Ohio State student, but in my future career and life as well.

Statement of Action

For my remaining time as an Ohio State undergraduate student, I plan to become more involved in my organizations (Defend Our Future, Buckeyes for Life, Biological Sciences Scholars, Alpha Xi Delta) through my various leadership roles, and I hope to pick up new leadership roles as well. I have adopted many healthy habits throughout my second year that have helped me be very successful in my studies, and I will continue with those habits (going to bed/waking up at the same time every day, eating three meals per day with minimal snacking, exercising 2-5 times per week, journaling, utilizing a planner/Google calendar, good study habits, etc.). I was very successful in my second year by being organized and disciplined, and I will continue to work just as hard throughout my remaining time on campus.

Vision Statement

After two years of college, I feel that I have a good grasp of what I visualize to be my future, throughout the rest of my undergraduate career and beyond. For the rest of my time at Ohio State, I plan to stay active/become more active in my leadership roles in the various organizations I am involved in, as well as continue to thrive in my classes. After graduation, I plan to go to law school in Washington, D.C. and then establish a career working in policy after that. I will make an impact on this world, and I plan to do so by taking action towards the things I feel passionately about.