Year in Review

Much like my first week, this year was filled with ups and downs. Managing coursework, stress, mental health, and a relationship were all areas that affected me in one way or another this semester. In terms of the positive, performing with ensembles and making friends has been a great experience and very beneficial. Additionally, being in a relationship with someone who is genuinely caring and always supportive helped me a great deal. Some of the hardships I faced included managing coursework and mental health. As the year went on I got more behind and my mental health got worse. By utilizing my amazing support system and the resources out there for me. I was able to stabalize and turn the semester around thankfully and I am so grateful for everyone that helped me. I feel very prepared for the rest of my time at OSU and cant wait to see where it takes me.

G.O.A.L.S.

[ “G.O.A.L.S.” is a place where students write about how their planned, current, and future activities may fit into the Honors & Scholars G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.

  • Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.
  • Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
  • Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
  • Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
  • Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]

Career

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About Me

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My First Week at OSU

My first week at OSU was filled with ups and downs. College has been an adjustment for sure, but not necessarily a bad one. I spent my first week practically living in a practice room in preparation for my placement audition on Thursday. While this was most not likely the most mentally healthy thing for me, it obviously bared results as I made first chair in the top Jazz Band and made the top Combo. Classes are a mixed bag, some are wonderful, some are grueling beyond comprehension. If I had to pick a best and worst, it would likely be Aural Training and Psych, respectively. Oh, and 8 A.M.’s are unfortunately a thing that exists. One thing that I am very glad exists is the RPAC. I have not been great about taking care of myself physically since I quit club soccer in high school and it seems that OSU is giving me the opportunity to have a fresh start on that front. Leaving my friends and family has been difficult but not as hard as I had anticipated. I went home over labor day to visit everyone and it was a very nice and well earned break. I am really excited to see where this year takes me. I understand that there are definitely going to be plenty more ups and downs but I am ready to put my head down and get through it.