Conor Craft
Contact Info: Craftcj@muohio.edu
Class: Sophomore
Academics: Chemistry Major
Hometown: Mason, Ohio
High School: William Mason
High School
What surprised me most about
college...
The most surprising part about my
first year was how easy it was to settle into a routine here at
Miami. To some extent, this was a welcome surprise, since the pressures
of adjusting to a new lifestyle, making new friends and keeping
up with courses we're somewhat stressful the first few days I was
here. Soon, though, I fell into a schedule that became a familiar
and accepted part of life. It was surprising, in short, that I adapted
to my new surroundings so rapidly, but this was definitely a relief,
as a regular routine helped make Miami feel more like home and also
helped me budget my time effectively so I had success in my classes.
At the same time, I was surprised how careful I had to be to not
to let my schedule dictate my activities too strictly. It’s
easy to pass on a chance to get involved in an organization or other
opportunity because you feel like you just don’t have the time
or think it would break up the routine you’ve developed. By
forcing myself to explore at least a few different opportunities,
though, I’ve gotten involved in research in an organic chemistry
lab and a couple pre-medical organizations that have been great
experiences so far.
Extra-curriculars:
As a student who intends to go into medicine after graduating
from Miami, my main interests are in the biological sciences, especially
in areas such as cell biology and organic chemistry. In my free
time, I enjoy computer games, reading and running, and am involved
with Miami Medical Education Development and the American Medical
Student Association.
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My Advice for
a High School Senior:
" I’d advise students
to think about what they want from college and develop at
least a few specific goals for their first semester or year.
If you’re undecided about the major or career you want
to pursue, that’s fine, but don’t go into college
without any direction. Even if you’re just taking general
classes to fulfill university requirements, you can always
set goals such as achieving a certain GPA or getting involved
with a certain student organization. Having something to shoot
for will give you a much clearer sense of why you’re
at college, and will leave you feeling fulfilled when you
achieve those goals.
Also, I’d advise incoming freshmen to do their best to
get ahead in their classes as soon as they begin. As the semester
goes on, material gets more difficult and more demands on
your time develop, so getting a head start early on is a great
way to make sure you can keep up with coursework later in
the semester."
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