Introduction

My name is Matthew Kinley and I am currently in my junior year here at Ohio State. Besides Columbus, the other city that I call home is Akron, which after this summer many know it as the place where LeBron James is from. I started my undergrad at Miami University and shortly after found out that it just wasn't for me. I ended up here at Ohio State and have never looked back. I am a student in the Fisher College of business with my specialization in Accounting.

I am an active person so I spend as much time outside playing frisbee, soccer, baseball, or really anything that keeps me moving.  I spent my childhood riding dirt bikes and ATV’s with my best friend so, against my parent’s wishes, I decided to purchase a motorcycle this summer and I spent a lot of my free time riding around the city with my good friend. I have always had a need for speed so having a motorcycle was something that, as a kid, I dreamed of having so I really enjoyed being able to do that these last couple of months.

   

I feel extremely lucky to be here at Ohio State and in Columbus where I am just surrounded by opportunities. Everywhere I look there is another event or activity that is encouraging students to do something new or to network with professionals in their field. I have met some amazing people here and it is hard to believe how fast time has gone. I feel like I will never run out of new things to experience in this city.

This is my second leadership course and the first one I took was Leadership in Community service. Last semester, I found myself at a food pantry serving individuals with HIV and cancer every week and it truly was an eye opening experience. I look forward to this semester and seeing how this class will continue to help mold me into a better individual.