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Author: bangudi.2
Year in Review
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G.O.A.L.S.
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:
I had the opportunity to interview Jazmin Arce, a pre-med, biology major, second year student. Here are the questions I asked her and the answers I received:
- What influenced you to decide you wanted to pursue a career in medicine?
- What do you hope to accomplish in your career?
- What steps are some steps that you have taken or are planning to take to accomplish your goal?
- What are some general tips that I can apply to be successful during my second year?
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:
I accumulated a majority of my service hours during my first year through the American Red Cross. I had started with the Red Cross in high school and have continued to volunteer with them ever since. The Red Cross collects blood donations in two ways: they have fixed donation sites that are open during business hours and that allows blood donors to come to them when whenever they are able to donate blood or the Red Cross comes to the donors with their mobile donation sites. As a volunteer I have been able to help at both types of donation sites. Each one came with its set of experiences, lessons, and challenges.
One of my most memorable lessons was learning the importance of blood donations through an elderly man. During one of my volunteering shifts a man spoke to me about his wife and her dependence blood transfusions due to her severe case of sickle cell disease. A disease in which his wife’s red blood cells are unable to efficiently carry oxygen throughout her body. So she would make regular visits to the doctor to get her blood transfused and her symptoms can be reduced. He mentioned how if it wasn’t for the blood donations then her wife would be living a much harder and painful life.
The man’s story is only one of many stories I get to hear about while I volunteer for the Red Cross. And this service opportunity is one of the many reasons I continue to keep pursuing a career in medicine. The people I get to meet and the stories I get to hear are why I decided I want to be able to play a role in helping make people’s lives better.
Career
Academically and career wise I walked into this semester as an unsure pre-med Neuroscience major. After being exposed to and exploring what it takes to do be successful in the career track I have chosen, like in the during the “Vision for Life” assignment, I am now more sure than ever that this is what I actually want to do. Additionally, I have had exposure and explored multiple other career paths that I could pursue during the “Majors Exploration” assignment—many I have never even considered or known to be a career I would be interested in. For example, now I would also be interested in pursuing a career in public health, specifically in nutrition. This is a career path I would enjoy pursuing because it satisfies my interests in being able to share my knowledge on ways people can improve their health and wellness.
Another aspect of my life that I have thought about is my health and wellness, both physically and mentally. Physically, I have learned to take smaller steps to keep myself in shape; an alternative to trying to go to the gym every day. Due to that, I have made more improvements in my physical health in this past semester, than I have ever in all my life. Another important lesson about my physical health that I have had to learn this semester is knowing my limits. As for my mental health, I have come to appreciate taking more breaks. Before this semester, I would always work myself to the point of burnout. Taking more breaks has led me to be more productive for a longer amount of time. Which ties in with my first point, that I should take smaller steps to achieving a goal rather than trying to achieve it all at once.
The time in biology lab when a lab experiment turned into a “campfire.”
At the Recess event, taking a break from my studies.
The picture represents one very important lesson that I have learned during my first semester: The library is more than a place to study. It can also be your dining room, and even a hair salon. 
Artifacts
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About Me
I am Suzy Bangudi. I’m a born and raised Buckeye, straight out of Columbus. I graduated from a small high school, so attending “the” Ohio State University is a big academic environment change for me, however, I love what a big school like OSU has to offer. I am currently majoring in Neuroscience and plan on entering medical school after my undergraduate years. After receiving my medical degree I want to specialize in neurology. In the past I have volunteered at hospitals, the Red Cross and attended a medical camp to see if medicine is truly my passion and I can safely say YES it is indeed!
During my time here at OSU I hope to expand my horizons. I am willing to learn in subjects beyond my major and participate in new activities. As a Health Science Scholar I am hoping to be exposed to important research and opportunities, create important lifelong connections, and have fun while doing it.