So far freshman year has been quite a journey indeed. So far I can say that I’ve discovered who I am more and more as the year progressed. There were plenty of setbacks, for example struggling through the combination of chemistry lab reports and my procrastination habits, thinking that my cello skills would go to waste in an orchestra that did not challenge me at all, struggling to make friends due to my introverted character, etc.. But these setbacks, like the hills of a roller coaster, eventually come back up and lead to something new and better. I’m learning what study method works for me and my procrastination management is still in progress but it’s getting better. I have found an orchestra better suited for my skill level that I never knew existed. I have opportunities to make decisions that force me to consider both the risks and benefits without the help of my parents. I’m going through the classic case of transitioning from a teenager to adult. Below I will list some highlights that I think are worth noting:

• I’m the only female on OSU’s club golf team which has been difficult but empowering at the same time. I also got my first hole in one and it so happened that my mom was watching me play.
• Although this doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, I’ve been walking more than ever and I love it.
• I was able to skip the first class of the first level of Chinese (big milestone because my Chinese is pretty poor). I really excited to improve my Chinese and hope to eventually speak/type Chinese to my parents or even go to Taiwan myself.

As for the future, I expect my studying habits to improve (hopefully) and hope I become even more involve with OSU’s activities more than I am right now. I’m really looking forward to getting myself into volunteer, research, or any activities related to my major or future career. There’s still definitely a lot more room for me to grow and I truly hope I eventually become the person I wish to be.