Last week, I began my third year at Washington University in St. Louis! The first two years transpired incredibly quickly, and I am sure the second two will as well. As I have mentioned, I am co-owner of a student-owned business on campus called Bears Bikes. Last semester, I met with the university to allow electric-assist bikes on campus. Once approved, I partnered with Vvolt in Portland, Oregon, to acquire bikes to rent to the student population. The results were a fantastic success! One of my missions is to facilitate an avenue for the population to become healthier, greener, and more aware of their community and surroundings. All of these facets are a part of making a community thrive! This effort has been one of the most gratifying experiences so far, as people who would otherwise use a car or bus to get to class are now using one of our bikes instead. The feedback so far has been all positive, and hopefully, this healthy initiative will continue long after I have graduated.