Representing all the physical and mental strength I’ve gained while being at Ohio State

My first official Ohio State head shot for my position as a student life blogger. 

My best friend and biggest support system at Ohio State, Samantha Oberdier

After participating in a semester with the Health Science Scholars Program at Ohio State University, I have gained a better appreciation for the steps I must take for my future plans to become a reality. Learning about all the different parts and perspectives of health care made realize all the aspects that a doctor’s job really entails and understanding these branches furthered my knowledge of the health care system we live in today and the future of health care that will be present when I enter the workforce, from finances to patient care. I’m looking forward to all the opportunities that will build my hands-on experience including internships and research projects at Ohio State, around the United State and even in other countries. Starting with after school projects, lab experience, and making faculty and professional connections will aid in my academic and personal growth as well as my professional growth. I plan to get involved in more volunteering through the medical center and increase my volunteering hours through American Red Cross Club. I plan to participate in shadowing over my winter break and obtain a lab technician position over the summer. Being in Health Science Scholars helped me to see all of my possibilities and to expand my ideas of what I want to do in the health care field. The support I get from my health science scholar mentors and fellow students is astounding and it reinforces the idea that it takes team work and support to be successful and to accomplish big things, even if that just means completing my first semester of freshman year.