Halfway Done

At the conclusion of my sophomore year, I thought I would be in a very different place than I am currently. I thought I would have a clear cut idea of what I want to do with my life, and that it would make complete sense. Now, here I am, facing the second half of my undergraduate career, still somewhat unsure. My sophomore year has taught me to not be as hard on myself as I usually am. I have learned to accept that as long as I have put forth my best effort, that everything will be okay. I have also learned a lot from the people around me. Everyone I am surrounded by is going on to do great things with their lives, and that is beyond amazing. However, I have learned to stop comparing myself to everyone around me and let my life go at the pace it needs to. I know everything will be okay in the end and I just need to focus on “What Morgan needs to do” in order to succeed. Sophomore year was incredibly different from freshman year in a variety of ways and I am grateful for the lessons I have learned and the people who have come into my life this past year.

About Me Take 2

Morgan Butterfield has just concluded her second year as an undergraduate student at Ohio State. She is still continuing her major in Neuroscience with a minor in business and since her freshman year a variety of her extracurriculars have changed. Her time in the pool has come to an end, as she stopped Club Swimming; however, she is continuing her membership on Relay for Life committee as well as became a Wellness Ambassador. Outside of these activities, Morgan enjoys getting brunch with her friends in the Short North as well as going on runs on the Olentangy Trail.

 

Year in Review

Within my freshman year at The Ohio State University, I have learned a lot. I have learned a lot not only in my classes, but also about life. I have learned how to do my laundry. I have learned how to multitask. I have learned how to efficiently vacuum. While all of those are very important skills, one of the most important life lessons I have learned from my freshman year at Ohio State is you don’t really ever know everything. This can come into play in a variety of aspects, whether it be in regard to what is going on with other people, or about yourself. When I stepped foot in my first class, I thought I knew how to study and how to accomplish everything I wanted to. However, I quickly learned that college is all about accepting failure and balance. Not one person can excel at everything they do, and that is okay and how it should be. If this weren’t the case, people would not experience victories. Also, there is truly a balance between everything happening on campus, and it is okay to say no. I have learned that sometimes I need to step back and think about what is best for me and what decision is in my best interest. Freshman year has truly opened up my eyes to who I am and who I want to become. I cannot wait to see what these next three years bring, however, I do know that all types of learning will be included within each of them.

G.O.A.L.S.

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. After spending some time talking my my RA, I have realized that college is going to be hard and there are going to be many different types of stressors and challenges. During his freshman year, he faced many challenges, but he got through them and is graduating this year as a senior. My college experience most likely will not go as I plan it to and that is okay. There will be different ‘bumps in the road’ however, as long as I handle the various situations correctly, everything will work out. I also realized that these years will go by very fast and I should cherish each moment. He mentioned that one of his favorite things about Ohio State were the people he was able to meet throughout his years here and how they impacted him. I already know I have met some of the most amazing people and I cannot wait to branch out and become friends with others as the years go on.

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. Throughout my second year at Ohio State, I have done my best to make an impact within the organizations I am proud to be a part of. During my high school years, I did my best to sign up for each and every leadership opportunity there was. However, when I arrived to Ohio State, I planned on trying out many different organizations before I started taking charge. I quickly learned over the course of my freshman year that I did not do well not having somewhat of a voice. Coming into my sophomore year, I was co-fundraising lead for Mirrors Sophomore Honorary and throughout my sophomore year I became a member of the 2nd Year Task Force Team for my scholars program as well as a Wellness Ambassador. Throughout all of these roles, I have learned lots about who I am as a leader and who I want to become as a leader. One of the main aspects that was emphasized this year was communication. If there is not clear communication between a group of people, not only will a task not be accomplished but even if it were to be accomplished it would not be accomplished to it’s best ability, as it should be.

Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community. Within my freshman year at The Ohio State University, I did my best to give back to my community in a variety of ways. During my first semester, the service I completed did not consist of much human interaction. Rather, I was more behind the scenes. For example, when I volunteered at the Newman Center, I helped prepare a Spaghetti Dinner in the kitchen and when I helped at The Garden of Hope, I worked in the fields. However, when it came to second semester, I experienced more first hand human interaction with my service especially through the Heinzerling Service Event and Relay for Life. The Heinzerling Community is a place for people with disabilities and while I was there, I had the privilege of playing games with and getting to know some of the residents there. Also, while I spent the day at Relay for Life, which was an event to raise money for the American Cancer Society, held in front of the James Cancer Hospital, some of the parents of patients who were staying in the hospital came down to talk to us. When this happened, I truly felt like I was making an impact on someone’s life. Overall, I am blessed with the opportunities I have been granted in Columbus to be able to experience all types of service and truly connect to the city I now call my home.

Career

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Artifacts

During my sophomore year, I completed 40+ service hours by volunteering in Radiology at the James Cancer Hospital. Every Monday during the fall semester, I would volunteer in Radiology by assisting patients and their families as they checked in for their appointments as well as made sure they were comfortable in the waiting area by providing warm blankets as well as water. I also assisted different medical professionals find their way around the Operating Rooms in Radiology. Also, if other people who were not in need of Radiology needed direction throughout either the James or the Wexner Medical Center, I would show them around the facilities to make sure they got to where they needed to go.

Aside from gaining my 40+ hours through volunteering at the James, I also served as a member of Ohio State’s Relay for Life Committee. Relay for Life is an organization that supports the American Cancer Society and as a member of the committee, I helped plan various outreach events to raise money for this organization. One of our major events this past year was our first ever, Ball for Life, which was a basketball tournament where all proceeds went to help the American Cancer Society.

About Me

Morgan Butterfield is a first year undergraduate student studying Neuroscience at The Ohio State University. Her hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her parents and younger sister. For the past eleven years, Morgan has been a competitive swimmer on a variety of swim teams and was a four year varsity swimmer at her high school. She is anticipating Club Swimming to start at OSU. Aside from Club Swimming, Morgan is looking into joining the Recipe4Good club as well as Young Life. During her free time, Morgan enjoys meeting friends for a cup of coffee or relaxing in her eno on The Oval.