Hi, I am Kylie Volak. I am a first year sophomore at OSU. I am from Vermilion, OH, which is about 40 minutes west of Cleveland. I graduated from Vermilion High School, where I participated in National Honor Society, stage crew, theater, a cappella and show choir, and cheerleading.
I am currently majoring in biology, but I am switching to psychology at the end of the semester. In the future, I would like to pursue a career as either a school psychologist or guidance counselor.
I had the most amazing guidance counselor for 8th through 12th grade. I had the pleasure of working alongside her to plan things such as recruit training days and events for a school club called Move 2 Stand. M2S aims to prevent bullying, teach students to be up standers instead of bystanders, and to create a friendlier climate in our school. Through this, I saw just how passionate she was in making sure students’ voices were heard and that they felt valued. I admire those qualities, and she has inspired me to want to become a guidance counselor, as I also enjoy being there for those who need me and making a positive change in the lives of those around me.