This fall was my most challenging semester at Colgate so far, but was one of my most fun yet. I took pride in being an educator and role model for the new members of Theta Chi’s Iota chapter, as well as continuing as a member of the club hockey and lacrosse teams. I continued to take classes towards completing my Environmental Studies major and Writing and Rhetoric minor, and I am almost finished with the requirements for both. Spending time with the students and professors within the environmental and writing departments has been an extremely rewarding experience for me. It has allowed me to learn from people with a wide breadth of knowledge and experience from applying their skills in different fields. The wealth of perspectives and ideas has fostered an environment that has been especially beneficial to my learning as I hone in on how I will choose to apply my education after college. Although the importance of my major and minor-based classes are ramping up as I approach my final year of college, I am continuing to explore new ideas and activities. This semester I took classes studying the history of classical music and modern art. One of my favorite things about college so far has been the ability to take classes with subjects that are unfamiliar or foreign to me. As I have discovered the benefit of immersing myself in new experiences, I have chosen to study abroad in Australia during the spring semester. I will be attending the University of Sydney to continue my studies and explore their culture. I am excited to take classes surrounding their environment and ecosystem, as well as travel and discover new people and places. I would like to thank MVYouth, the donors, and all of the people who make this program possible. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me through their scholarship program which have allowed me to grow as an academic and individual. The generosity of everyone involved has given me unforgettable and irreplaceable experiences that I will forever be grateful for.