G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: 

I want to travel for the rest of my life. I know that the study abroad opportunities offered to me through OSU during my undergraduate are designed with care and are great opportunities to learn about different cultures around the world and meet new people. I love meeting new people and relating to them. I will be traveling to Brazil for the OSU Brazil Global May program this summer, and then heading to France in June. I am currently a Strategic Communications and Romance Studies double major, studying French, Portuguese, and Italian. I hope to go on to work for a company like the Clinton Global Initiative, for example, so that I am able to use my abilities and passion for people to improve the lives of others around the world. This could be through developing education programs or helping to increase awareness and sponsorship for the company; the possibilities are endless. If I had never been outside of the United States, I would not be the woman I am today. I have a continuous need to learn about other people and other ways of living that help me reflect on my own views and continue maturing. After participating in the study abroad to India last year with the International Affairs program and other studies, I do believe my world view has expanded and I continue to grow and learn more.

Original Inquiry: 

This spring, I completed an independent internship at a local publishing company. I worked there 11 hours a week and learned about the different work and organizations behind publications. I wrote a lot of pieces for several magazines and completed event schedules. This was my first step into a more professional career versus my campus jobs. I first met the company at the fall career fair and completed my third job interview.

I have also participated in various research studies in the school of Communications at OSU. I remember one this year focused on relationships, another focused on advertisements, and several on the effects of social media on self-perception.

 

Academic Enrichment: 

I have a 3.95 GPA, as it states on my resume, and am currently ranked as a third year. I have taken classes at OSU, studied abroad, and continue to expand my limits and abilities. I made the decision to double major in Romance Studies and Strategic Communications this year, which means I am currently learning French and Portuguese, and will start Italian next year. I have discovered unexpected challenges behind learning three different languages at the same time and trying to think in one, but writing vocabulary of another. But, I love learning, even when it’s challenging.

 

Leadership Development: 

This year I was elected president of a student organization for wellness and the membership chair of a service organization. I have held two jobs, an internship, and I am a leader in my scholarship house. I was also selected for membership in the 2016-2017 Global Leadership Initiative. Throughout the past two years at Ohio State, I have grown as a writer and in my communication skills with others. I have developed a confidence in my abilities and interpersonal skills. Being a part of the scholars program helped introduce me to campus and other bright students passionate about academics and global affairs. Together we helped each other develop and learned about cultures from our own discussions of backgrounds. I am proud that we have all grown into leaders on campus, and proud to say that I am a member of this select group of individuals.

Service Engagement:

This year, I joined the college version of Rotary International, Rotaracts. Rotaracts is a student service organization that participates in various projects throughout the year, such as serving at Faith Mission, Habitat Restore, and the Star House. We help with different homeless shelters, and volunteer for Columbus sports races. We also write letter and make crafts for the children of St. Jude’s hospital. I was recently elected the membership and marketing chair for next year, and I am excited to serve in leadership and continue to be involved in the Columbus community. I hope to encourage more students to participate and serve their surrounding community and those in need.