I had a great second year. Academically it was very challenging, but I am almost through it. I have made a lot more friends and expanded my social circle a lot. I’ve started a position in a research lab, continued to volunteer at a dementia residence, and shadowed a few physicians over the course of this year. I am very grateful for the position I’m in today, and wouldn’t be here without the support from my friends and family. I am continuing to develop good study skills as a lot of my classes were a challenge, but I enjoy challenges. I have continued to explore other hobbies such as fishing, and I have also recently started playing the acoustic guitar and learning about music. I think that learning a new skill such as an instrument has made me smarter in other areas and has been super fun. I am continuing to grow as a person and look forward to what comes next.