Second Year Advocacy Forum Reflection

All of the Second Year Advocacy forum projects were amazing and very informative. Im glad that we were still able to view the projects in light of our new online learning situation. The first project I viewed was Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Elephants by Laura Cecere. I found out how atrocious the Elephant Tourism business is. The Elephants are captured or raised as babies in captivity for human amusement. Being such big animals, it is really unhealthy for Elephants to be trapped like that. I also learned that informing people about this horrific treatment and expressing our concerns is the best way to defend the animals. The second project focused on Environmental awareness and was written by Ramez Aziz. Through examples like the great barrier reef and the declining orangutang population in Indonesia, we can see how humans are affecting nature. Corruption, business, politics, etc. are getting in the way of humans taking care of the earth they live on and this could have disastrous effects on our future. In the comments, I learned that Ohio faces issues of river pollution and the overuse of single-use plastic and that these issues are very threatening to our future. The last project I looked at was about immigration by Ryan Alvero. It specifically looked at immigration in relation to Ohio. I was surprised to learn that Ohio has been called one of the worst states for immigrants. To me, that is very scary. I really liked that Ryan gave an example of a specific case where the immigration system failed someone. I also liked that he listed ways for students to take action. He brought up volunteering with CRIS which is something I will definitely have to look into. Overall, the Second Year advocacy projects were very informative and organized.

Question of the Month

There are definitely good ways to change congressional apportionment in the house to make it fair. First, the number of representatives in the house should be dependent on population in a more efficient way. I believe that for every 500,000 people a state has, there should be one representative. If there are 550,000 people, the state will have one representative. If there are 100,000 people the state will have two representatives. This will establish clear cut rules without bias or abnormalities. Additionally Puerto Rico, Guam, and the District of Columbia should have representation in the house as well. If people are living under American law, they should have the representation to change it. These ways will help ensure our government is more fair and inclusive. 

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  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.]

G.O.A.L.S.

 

  • Global Awareness: I would love to go on a study abroad experience to gain a stronger understanding of the world around me.
  • Original Inquiry: I would love to learn more about political science research and try to get involved in some research projects.
  • Academic Enrichment: I want to develop relationships with my professors to grow both professionally and in knowledge.
  • Leadership Development: I want to join clubs on campus and develop leadership positions within them throughout my first two years.
  • Service Engagement: I want to serve many different communities to gain a larger perspective on my passions

Career

[“Career” is where you can collect information about your experiences and skills that will apply to your future career.  Like your resume, this is information that will evolve over time and should be continually updated.  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.]

Artifacts

I interviewed my mentor Lily Goldberg. She is a second year and undecided in terms of her of her major but is leaning towards sociology. Her favorite club to be a part of is USG. She works in the health and safety branch of USG under the mental health specialty. Some of her hobbies include watching dance moms, shopping, reading, and hanging out with her friends in the dorms. Her favorite classes included: pop culture, intro to peace studies, and sociology.

About Me

Hey I’m Faith Brennan! I’m from Akron Ohio and went to Hoban Highschool. I’m a political science major and am on the prelaw track. I enjoy traveling, volunteering, and healthy cooking. I hope to become a human rights lawyer and advocate for victim rights as a future career.