Recently I received an email about joining the Buckeyes Blog team. At first I brushed the idea of joining aside. However, the more I thought about it... the more I wanted to do it. I love to write and already have this blog, so why not?
One requirement of the application is to make a blog post on your Ohio State experience so far. While I'm not even and official student quite yet, OSU has still been a leading role in my life for quite some time. From the application process, to orientation, even down to purchasing dorm necessities, college (and OSU) have consumed me. The purpose of this post will be to describe my own take on college so far. Hopefully, any readers heading to college will follow my positive experiences and stray from my mistakes. As anyone who has ever thought about going to college knows, many schools require you to apply. In this application you are trying to give off the image of a well rounded person. Good grades, good person, volunteer... the list goes on and on. When I was applying I was so nervous I wasn't good enough. First mistake to avoid: don't compare yourself to the "average student". I looked up statistics, calculated my chances, and honestly I didn't believe I would get in one bit. My ACT was on the lower end, I wasn't in National Honor Society... basically I felt like I wasn't even on the same level as these other kids applying. But, look at me know. I got in... despite the odds seeming against me. After I had heard back from all of my schools that I applied to (and choose the best...OSU), it was time to dive into the many things you actually have to do to start school. Orientation wasn't the only thing on my list; however, I want to go in depth on this certain occasion due to its importance. Orientation isn't just scheduling your classes. It's so much more than that. Here is a list of some key occurrences of orientation... 1.Meeting people who share your interests (such as your major). 2. Exploring campus without your parents. 3. Seeing where you will live for the next year. 4.Trying out the food. 5. Asking questions.... this is a big one. DON'T BE AFRAID. ASK. 6. Checking out all the activities offered to you as a student. Going into orientation I was not happy with having to attend. However, when I was showing my parents around and picturing myself on the campus, I soon realized it is worth it. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT> You are not "too cool" to be involved at orientation. Eventhough I am not an official student or resident of Ohio State quite yet I already have had only positive experiences. College is a new stage in life, but shouldn't be viewed as a daunting task. Enjoy your senior year and time at home if you have yet to graduate. If you are like me and are headed to college, get excited-everything is about to change for the better!
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