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.

H: Health

I am enrolled in Bioethics Case Study class this semester in which we study some of the major ethical controversies over the past 50-100 years. By being enrolled in this class I have learned and formed opinions on different ethical topics and how I can apply these thoughts to my potential healthcare profession.

S: Service Engagement

I am a High School Events Mentor for the organization BuckeyeThon on campus. I serve the community by being helping high school students construct and put on their own fundraisers and events that benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

L: Leadership Development

I was hired as a University Ambassador (Tour Guide) in 2015 and have continued into 2016. I am able to practice leadership and be a leader among my peers by working in the office of undergraduate admissions.

A: Academic Enrichment

I am working as an undergraduate in an immunology research lab over the course of 2015-2016. I am able to apply many of the techniques and knowledge I learn in the classroom to various projects and experiments on a daily basis.

O: Original Inquiry

I am currently an undergraduate research lab at Dr. Satoskar/Mcgwire’s immunology research lab. I have been able to work under a Post-doctorate student and learn basic microbiology techniques crucial to many experiments performed. I am currently beginning my own project in the lab in where I would study the effects of certain amino acids on a novel protein discovered.