I know that freshman year just ended, and I know that summer vacation just started, but I also know that sophomore year will be here before I know it. I know that I will need to put forth my best effort next year as it will be a crucial sign in what my future includes. I know that my sophomore year is going to be very important, so I've put a lot of thought into the things I want to accomplish during it.

I'm going to be an RA (resident advisor) next year! When I found out that I got the job, I was beyond elated; I am super excited to get to be able to help a whole hall of residents! My first plan, as this will be why I go back to school earlier, is to be the best RA that I can be! Not only is this going to be a learning experience for me, but also a great chance to gain some leadership experience that will help out in the long-run when I begin to apply to medical school!

I plan to 'stay in the books'! I plan to put forth my best effort in my classes next semester, as they will be quite difficult! But, I will not be discouraged, I will not let what others have to say get me down in the dumps! I know what I am capable of, and I know that, if I do what is required of me, there is no reason why I shouldn't be able to pass with flying colors!

I also plan on volunteering a lot more in terms of health care! I plan on, once again, volunteering my time at a Remote Area Medical event! I had so much fun and it was probably the biggest learning experience of the year in terms of what I am looking forward to in my future career! I also plan on volunteering at physician's offices around my area when I am back at school! I plan on logging exposure hours at least one day a week. Another great opportunity would be for me to volunteer some of my time at the Health-Wagon! There are so many valuable resources in my area, in terms of health care!

I plan on staying involved on campus while doing all of this! I plan on remaining a member of the Pre-Professionals club and the other clubs that I am a member of in addition to being an SGA senator, the NCC-IT of RHA, and continue writing for The Odyssey!

As long as I can stay on this path that I have planned out for myself, and not stray to far from it, I should have a really successful sophomore year! I plan on juggling all of these things without dropping anything! Though, if something does get dropped, I will retrieve it! I am not one to quit when the going gets tough and I do not plan on doing so next semester!

See you soon, sophomore year!
I hope you offer up as many amazing opportunities as my freshman year did!