This fall semester has been a semester of great learning, experience, and enjoyment. Throughout this semester, I have moved forward in my interest in Psychology and have declared it as my major. I am also considering a minor in gender studies as I have taken a number of courses in that area and find them relevant to my other studies. I have been able to take some fascinating psychology courses this semester such as social psychology and psychology disorders, furthering my interest in human nature and cognition. Outside of my academic schedule, I have been able to serve the Middlebury community by volunteering at the Middlebury Open Door Clinic. Working at the Open Door Clinic allows me to see the larger community surrounding the college and has helped me broaden my perspective on healthcare. Another huge part of this past semester for me has been spending a second year on the Middlebury women's cross country team. When I thought I couldn’t love it anymore, I found that the team this year has even more personality, fun and drive to love. Being able to help the freshman flow into their first year has been so much fun. With the bit of extra free time I had this semester, I have looked forward to summer internships and career paths. I have recently accepted an internship for this coming summer on the Vineyard. My goal for this summer was to come back to the Vineyard to continue helping the Island community as well as expand my horizons both by working with new people and having new experiences that push me to broaden my thinking. I feel that the skills I have learned through my college classes have encouraged me to become interested in helping the Island community and give back the knowledge that I have gained with just a bit of college experience. I am very grateful for the opportunities that MVYouth has given me and I thank all who are involved for your kindness and generosity. These past semesters have been full of amazing experiences and I can’t wait to explore more!