Over the course of the last two semesters I grew immensely, both personally and academically. There was adversity that I encountered, but learned to overcome, which helped me progress my character. This year was especially different than any other and instead of allowing it to dictate my first year at OSU, I took matters into my own hands.

During this past academic school year, I participated in Buckeyethon to raise money and awareness for children with cancer, which was a very rewarding experience for me. Additionally, as a pre-nursing major, I applied to the nursing program in December in hopes of getting accepted in June. Even though this is a difficult program to get into, I am confident in my application and look forward to my potential future career path. Furthermore, I participated in the College of Nursing’s C.A.L.M. program where I met with a senior nursing student and discussed a variety of important mental and physical health topics. This connection also helped me create an adequate application for the nursing program. I really enjoyed getting my  Diversity, Intercultural, and Community Engagement (D.I.C.E) certification, which aided me in understanding other cultures and ways to promote inclusion and create socially just leadership in today’s world. Looking back, I think this was a great time to learn more about the current status of the world around me.

Outside of academics and clubs, I also had the opportunity to foster friendships with students in my Health Science Scholars program. It has been very beneficial to have friends who have similar goals and majors as myself. This has helped me manage my time more efficiently, keep my focus, and continue to be active in my community. I am looking forward to my future academic and personal endeavors that are to come at Ohio State.