My first semester at Ohio State was far from easy; I struggled with feelings of inadequacy, homesickness, and the fear of failure, but in the end, I have much more confidence and am more aware of how to utilize the many resources available to me while at Ohio State.
Early in the semester, I questioned my major and career choice, apprehensive that I would not be successful. I felt more assured after exploring various careers in the medical field both online and on campus, but I still feared that a major in the humanities might put me at a disadvantage. Although several programs at the Health Sciences Majors Fair piqued my interest, I realized how unique my major truly is: Romance Studies is the reason I came to Ohio State, and after my first semester, I am much more certain of both my major and career choice. I am also considering the pursuit of a minor in Medical Humanities or a career in Public Health, two options of which I wouldn’t be aware had I not utilized various on-campus resources.
Despite the many challenges I’ve faced this semester, I managed to balance my physical and mental wellness with academic and extracurricular demands. Running is my primary stress alleviator, but now I am better equipped to realize when I need a break from homework to enjoy time with my friends and family, and I hope to maintain this wellness in the many stressful years to come.
Overall, this assignment encouraged me to consider various career possibilities and become familiar with several campus resources. As a result, I am now more confident both in my academic choices and my ability to communicate with professors and faculty. In the coming semesters, I hope to maintain this self-assuredness as I seek greater campus involvement, pursue research and volunteer positions, and forge relationships to help me on my road to success.

Mackenzie Wright
120 W 11th Ave. Columbus OH, 43210 – wright.1824@osu.edu – 740-466-6782
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, August 2015 – present
– College of Arts and Sciences: B.A. Romance Studies, pre-medical track
Ohio University, June 2013 – May 2015
– Post-Secondary student while maintaining full high school course load, GPA: 4.0
Adena High School, May 2015
– Valedictorian, GPA: 4.0
– Honors Diploma
HONORS AND INVOLVEMENT
College:
– Health Sciences Scholars
 Chosen to Participate in competitive, community-based program for students interested in health-related careers; attend weekly seminar course and relevant HSS events, complete 40 service hours per semester
– Buckeyes for Ronald McDonald House
 Attend regular meetings, fundraise, visit house to prepare meals for residents
High School:
– Senior Class Representative, August 2014 – May 2015
 Organized events, conducted surveys, recorded data, ran meetings, planned graduation, published Senior Newspaper
– National Honor Society, May 2014 – May 2015
 Weekly School Store volunteer, fundraised for Pennies for Patients and the American Heart Association, Spanish tutoring for younger students, organized of Elementary School Easter Egg Hunt
– Adena High School Key Club, August 2011 – May 2015
 SCROOGE annual Christmas food drive, organized and decorated for Homecoming dance, King of the Courts Charity Volleyball Tournament volunteer
– Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, August 2011 – May 2014
 Monthly Senior Citizen’s Dinners, chaperoned annual Middle School Halloween Dance, FCCLA Fair Week volunteer
– Classroom Assistant, January – May 2012 and August – December 2013
 Graded student assignments, organized classroom equipment and ran morning activities, taught students reading skills
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
– Certified in Suicide Prevention, November 2015
– Spanish and Italian conversational skills
– Proficient in typing and Microsoft Office