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.

End of Year 2.

I had an incredible sophomore year. I learned so much more and got to really solidify my place on this campus. I was appointed Philanthropy Chair in my fraternity which I am very excited about. I made incredible friends and got to meet wonderful people who are in greek life. I wrote a post about my experience in BuckeyeThon and how much I have grown from my experience this far. I am applying for a brand new director position for the new committee on Columbus engagement. I know it is a wonderful opportunity that will positively impact BuckeyeThon for the indefinite future. I think I am a very good fit for it and I have learned quite a bit from our Current Leadership team about the effort needed to help our battle against pediatric cancer.

I was reminded how important my studies are. I had a few setbacks in the fall semester that hurt my standings in my courses. I ended up receiving grades that I was very unhappy with, and I feel are an inaccurate representation of myself as a student, so I put forth all my effort and completely rebalanced all aspects of my life for the spring semester. I am striving to earn a 4.0 GPA once final exams are solidified. I have never achieved this before and I am very close to reaching the goal.

The Coronavirus pandemic has made this semester unlike any other. I have been lucky enough to be safe in my home in Maryland but unfortunately I lost all 3 of my jobs. My professors have been very considerate and accommodating, and I have made sure that my studies are still a priority in quarantine. I am feeling confident in my final grades.

I sent the entire Spring semester and part of Fall searching for an internship. After a long and heavy search I had nothing but dead ends in early March. Luckily enough in mid April, an Insurance Operations position with Branch Insurance in downtown Columbus opened up, and I just accepted an offer for this Summer. This position can be worked remotely and it is the perfect fit for what I was looking for. I am extremely excited to experience this coming Summer and to see what my first semester of Junior year has in store for 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.]