When you begin your collegiate career, you are told time and time again that you will meet some of the most important people of your life. Fortunately, I found one of them, Michael Scherping, during my first year at The Ohio State University. He struck me as an individual who was not only extremely friendly and relatable, but relentlessly ambitious and driven. He always found time to care for others and be involved in their lives without losing track of his own goals and values. This allowed for him to develop many impactful relationships, despite his tireless work towards his Mechanical Engineering degree. By doing so, Michael constantly was leading by example, dedicating the time and effort to the courses and assignments that left the many other students completely drained. This level of commitment consistently encourages those around him to push themselves and show perseverance in the face of yet another exhausting evening of schoolwork. In fact, I would attribute much of my own academic success to the excellent time-management and drive of Michael Scherping.…show more content… Last year, he was my training partner for a half marathon. While our training did take overwhelming amounts of discipline and grit, what was more impressive was his reaction to the aftermath of our race. When I passed out in the final leg, he was dealing with the medical professionals who cared for me, sharing with them my emergency medical information that even I had forgotten to collect. Thankfully, he had the foresight to prepare for the emergencies that I had neglected to acknowledge. This compassion and selflessness extended to the following hours as he watched over me in my shivering and dazed state while I
