Sophomore Year in Review

Global Awareness: To pursue global awareness I am involved in the charity organization, Students for South Asian Service, which raises funds to donate to Pratham USA (a program that promotes literacy in impoverished areas of South Asia). I planning on further working towards this goal by taking classes that open my eyes to different global perspectives as well as by possibly participating in a study abroad program.

Original Inquiry: To partake in original inquiry I am currently a Research Volunteer in the Department of Radiation Oncology CCC-James. This has really helped me gain an understanding of the research process first-hand.  I plan to work towards conducting my own novel research project in hopes of presenting at the Denman in the upcoming year.

Academic Enrichment: My Honors Contract reflects my pursuit of academic enrichment as it consists of various higher level and challenging courses. My courses are on the pre-med track as I intend on going to medical school after completing my undergraduate education. Many of the other courses I am taking are part of major, Neuroscience, which I believe serves as academic enrichment because it is a subject that I find great interest in and challenges me to think critically. Additionally, I have chosen GE courses that encourage me to step outside of my usually academic subjects and open my mind towards other ideas and concepts.

Leadership Development: I am currently a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. I taught the course General Chemistry 1210 in the fall and 1220 in the spring and home to TA Organic Chemistry Lab in the upcoming year. This experience contributes to my development as a leader because it is my job to be responsible for my students and ensure that they have a good understanding of the course and course content. Additionally, I am co-president of the organization Students for South Asian Service for the upcoming year and fundraising chair of the junior class honorary, Chimes. My involvement in these relate to my personal goal of working upon my leadership skills.

Service Engagement: I volunteer in the Emergency Department of the Dublin Methodist Hospital. I also partake in service through the charity initiative organization Students for South Asian  Service which raises funds to promote literacy among children in South Asia and I will continue to work with dedication towards that initiative. Additionally, I intend on continuing volunteering and hopefully attending a service trip abroad.

Year in Review

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G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: To pursue global awareness I plan on researching and possibly participating in study abroad programs and service trips to immerse myself in foreign cultures. I also plan on visiting and volunteering in Dhaka, the city my parents grew up in. Additionally, I plan on joining cultural student organizations such as the Bangladeshi Student Association and Students for South Asian Service, an organization that raises funds to promote literacy among children in South Asia. Additionally, I am looking forward to taking courses in subjects that focus on global and diversity topics.

Original Inquiry: To partake in original inquiry I intend on contacting researchers to find an undergraduate research position. I plan on starting research my second semester of college and continuing through my summers. I also plan on completing an honors thesis.

Academic Enrichment: To academically enrich my education myself I plan to take honors courses throughout my four undergraduate years. I also intend on taking upper-division courses in my major and in subjects that interest me, to provide for academic exploration of my interests. I am excited to explore new interests and fields through my general education classes that are related to global and diversity studies that I anticipate will open my eyes to the broad scope of topics prevalent in the world. I am also eager to continue gaining in-depth knowledge in the field of neuroscience as that is what my passion is geared towards. Additionally, I plan on participating in research and attending academic summits to further academically stimulate myself.

Leadership Development: I am currently a peer leader at my mosque and in the Bangladeshi community. At OSU, I will participate in clubs I am passionate about early on and stay involved as an active member to hold leadership positions in the near future. Additionally, I hope to become a peer mentor, major ambassador, and/or TA during my time here.

Service Engagement: I will continue to volunteer in the Emergency Department of the Dublin Methodist Hospital. I am a part of a charity initiative club known as Students for South Asian  Service which raises funds to promote literacy among children in South Asia and I will continue to work dedicatedly towards that initiative. Additionally, I intend on volunteering at free medical clinics, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and hopefully attending service trips abroad.

Career

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About Me

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