Welcome to my Honors & Scholars e-Portfolio

Welcome to my e-portfolio. My name is Megan Broughton and I am a first year studying Biology with a Pre-Med focus at Ohio State University. I am in the STEM Exploration and Engagement program and thrilled to be involved in such an active group of people. Many of my successes in life have followed failures and with every failure, a lesson is learned. My main career goal is to help people and my passion is medicine, therefore, I plan to specialize in pediatrics and travel to countries where my help is needed most. My competitive personality allows me to focus on the task at hand and finish it to the best of my ability. I look forward to furthering my studies and expanding my horizon at Ohio State. I know the opportunities are endless and I plan on taking advantage of as many of them as possible.

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In my experience with the Scholars Program, specifically my experience with the leadership council, I have learned many transferable skills that will benefit me greatly in my future endeavors. One of the most important skills, in my opinion, is time management. Being able to prioritize certain things and finish them well before the deadline is important as a college student. I believe that if enough time is allowed to complete an assignment, then it should be completed to the best of one’s ability. There is no excuse for a poor performance. Time management is relevant in every other aspect in life as well. When working, volunteering, leading, learning, etc. it is important to dedicate time to a task and coworkers, peers, bosses will appreciate this. Another important skill I have learned while being in Scholars is being open to new ideas, people and activities. In college, there are so many different opportunities ready to be taken advantage of and some may seem a little far-fetched but college is more than an education, it is an experience and the different opportunities are what shape us. I have been much more open to different activities and more excited to meet new people this year and it has helped me to make connections all over the campus.

About Me

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My name is Megan Broughton and I am from Marietta, Ohio. Although I was born and raised in a small town, I have been exposed to the world around me through traveling, sports and school. I love adventure and jump at the idea of new experiences. I am attending The Ohio State University this fall as a Biology major with a Pre-Med focus. There are so many things to discover in the world of science and I want to take part in the discovery. When I think about my career interests and goals, my main focus is to help people. I take pride in my reputation as a student, employee and member of the community and I appreciate sincerity, honesty and dedication. During my final year at Marietta High School, I was fortunate enough to meet some of the most amazing people. I made friends out of strangers and mentors out of teachers. Then, after traveling to Europe and Jamaica over the summer, I experienced racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. It was an incredible sight to see the world on a larger scale. I also participated in the volunteering services at my high school and I was able to see my work change the lives of others. These events have shaped me into the person I am today. I plan on furthering my education at Ohio State by taking advantage of every opportunity that is presented.

My educational journey has been filled with life lessons and determination. Coming from a small town, it’s hard to meet new people, but I had the privilege of meeting many genuine people. My parents were not doctors, lawyers or anything special when I was growing up, but they did everything they could to make sure I was a well-rounded child. I was far from the smartest student in my graduating class; however, I was the most determined. After playing two varsity sports my freshman year, I realized my competitive side is an ally. With each classroom I entered on the first day of school came doubt. Doubt is my biggest enemy but my teachers and peers helped me to overcome this. Although our school did not offer many challenging classes or activities, the students were responsible for challenging themselves every day. My biology teacher, Mrs. Hall, always told our class to go above and beyond what is expected. The excitement and enthusiasm she brought to the classroom every day encouraged me to study biology.

STEM EE Scholars group seemed like the perfect fit for me because of how much I like to get involved. I knew STEM took part in multiple service and bonding activities, which is exactly what I was looking for. I joined every club possible at my high school and I played a leadership role in most. Some of these clubs were Key Club, Spanish Club, AFS, Model United Nations and Environmental Awareness Club.  Engagement and exploration was another factor in my decision. I considered myself an active explorer academically and culturally. I was always looking for new classes to take or clubs to join, but also new trips to go on and places to discover.

There is one specific moment that reassured my intentions of being in the medical field. My senior year of high school, I got involved with the volunteering services at the hospital in our community. I was placed with the central transporters and my responsibility was to transport patients to new rooms, scans or various tests. One day, I had to move a quiet, older man back to his room from a scan. He slept on the way there, so I did not anticipate any issues taking him back. Once I got him ready to go, I realized that something was wrong. I stopped moving his bed to ask if he was okay, he slowly pointed to his arm. I peeled of the blankets he was wrapped in for warmth to find his IV (intravenous fluids) twisted around his upper arm, slowly cutting off his circulation. Once I unraveled his IV, he smiled and took a deep breath. Although I did not do anything spectacular or outstanding, I made a difference. I was able to help him, which left me smiling. As I was about to leave his room, he grabbed my hand, shook it, and smiled. This was the point that I knew I wanted to work with people in the medical field.