The second year of college is an important year for most students. I feel like going into this year I finally figured out how classes work and getting into a routine for studying. I also joined more clubs and extracurricular activities as I finally feel at home at Ohio State. There are many things I want to accomplish this year. For Global Awareness, I strive to expose myself to as many cultures and different types of people as I can. I am a part of the Indian American Association where I learn more about my culture everyday. I am also in the process of becoming D.I.C.E certified to extend my knowledge of diversity and inclusion. This semester I have also gotten a job working with physically disabled people. As I want to go into physical therapy as a career, this has gotten me the chance to see how that career works. As my second year comes to a close I hope that I am able to extend my knowledge and opportunity and be able to observe these physical therapists. Academically, I have grown so much in the past year. I have worked hard in every one of my classes and strive to do the same throughout my four years here. I continue to take rigorous courses and challenge my thinking. As a second-year Mount Scholar, I have taken on many leadership roles around campus. I am the Alumni Relations Committee chair which enables me to put my leadership skills to test in terms of delegation and motivation as me and my co-chairs plan events for Mount alum. I am also the outreach chair for the Indian American Association where I use my communication and creativity skills to talk to other companies and organization in hopes of forming partnerships. Being a Mount scholar means that I also put a lot of my time into service. I am taking a class all about service-learning and understanding what it means to serve others. I am volunteering 3-6 hours a week at Boys and Girls Club in Columbus, helping adolescents from the ages of 5-16 with homework, studying, reading, and play activities. It has already been one of my favorite parts of my second year here at Ohio State as I am able to learn more about the Columbus community and serve them as best I can.
G.O.A.L.S.
The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.