This semester, I decided that my “Do” portion of the “Eat. Go. Do.” project would be to participate in a community service project. I had been a part of the American Red Cross Club my first semester but the volunteering didn’t make me feel super fulfilled so I decided I wanted to participate in some volunteering that was actually a hands on project. I volunteered at the “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes” event where money was raised to support health relationships and to raise awareness of sexual assault and violence. Guys would put on high heeled shoes and walk a mile in “our shoes” around the oval, high street, and the union. I helped guys check in, hand out pairs of shoes, and completed the mile walk with the guys, getting to hear their comments of the pains and awkwardness of it. I was quick to add comments about how cars were honking at them and how females get similar treatments but with a lot more negative connotation. It was great to be able to feel like I was making a difference, raising awareness, and making friends. It was actually one of my favorite experiences this year at Ohio State.
