Month: December 2019

First Semester Reflection

My first semester at Ohio State was definitely a major growing experience. The days leading up to move-in were scary considering I had no idea what to expect and worried about the things all incoming freshman worry about: making friends, doing well in class, and getting used to being on your own. I definitely didn’t have the smoothest transition to college life, but things have definitely gotten better in the past couple of months. I now don’t completely dread coming back to school after a weekend home, so that’s a major victory. I’m still not fully warmed up to being at school, but I’m learning to capitalize on the moments I enjoy and to force myself to get to know the people around me more. I realize that I’m still very early in my college career and will continue to learn more about myself and grow. Classes were definitely rough, and I am already thinking about how I’m going to change my approach to content for next semester’s courses. I’m also going to focus on being more balanced with my time and using free time more meaningfully instead of going on my phone for hours. Being a part of Arts Scholars has truly been a blessing for me as it has already given me many fond memories that I’ll always look back on. It has also introduced me to my core group of friends at Ohio State, and I’m extremely grateful for that. I also appreciate that I get a break from my math and science courses and get to experience art with very insightful, talented individuals. One of my favorite experiences with Arts Scholars so far has to be watching everyone present their Engage the Arts projects. It was amazing seeing how talented my peers are. Some presentations made me feel emotional, and I was excited to share my art with a group of supportive individuals. As far as involvement, I would like to attend more fun events that are held every few weeks.

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.

[ “G.O.A.L.S.” is a place where students write about how their planned, current, and future activities may fit into the Honors & Scholars G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. 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.

  • Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.
  • Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
  • Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
  • Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
  • Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]

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

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation includes both a description of the artifact and a reflection on why it is important to you, what you learned, and what it means for your next steps.  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.]

About Me

My name is Christine, and I’m a first year. My intended major is biology, and my interests mainly lie in sustainability. My goals as an OSU student is to successfully finish undergrad and to pursue a career in medicine. The things that make me unique are my personal experiences as well as the things that I love.