So with my second year winding down I decided that it is a good time to reflect on this past year and talk about how it shaped me as a person. This past year was definitely tough. Between taking organic chemistry, joining a research lab, and taking 20 credits this past semester I have definitely have had to work hard this past year. However, this past year has been very rewarding. I had the opportunity to make new friends and connections, experience research as I have never experienced it before, and I learned a ton about what kind of person I am. These challenges shaped me into a person who runs towards a challenge and works hard until it is complete. I hope to take these lessons from this past year and use them to help me in the future.