SP18 HES Peer Group Experience: The Melt

Last Monday, I had my first experience at the Melt, where I had one of, if not the best sandwich I ever had, with my new HES peer group. Being able to sit down and have a meal with Bo, Kayla, and Maya was awesome, I had a great time getting to know them and learning more about them! Now if you’re wondering what that picture is, that is called the “Fried Father”. Now I never thought about frying lasagna, or putting that fried lasagna on a sandwich, but by far, the best thing I learned from this experience is that a fried lasagna sandwich is amazing! I would recommend the Melt to any adventurous sandwich eater, as it will fill your wildest sandwich dreams!

Columbus To Do List #2

Earlier today, I went to the Fox in the Hole Coffee shop near the Short North, with fellow HES Scholar Andrew Bushman. The shop was very modern, but also quaint. I would say it had all the positive stereotypes of a college town coffee shop. Very good work space for studying, but also a good place to catch up with friends. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

My last item on the Columbus To Do list, was visiting this little hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, Kafe Kerouac. I loved this place, one because of its good coffee, but mostly because it sells vinyl records!! Growing up in my time, vinyl records are not something you see every day! I thought it was very cool seeing all of that cool music in that cool platform! I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

 

 

My favorite experience from the Columbus To Do List was eating at Mikey’s Late Night Slice in the Short North. I love pizza, and the cooks at Mikey’s really know how to cook pizza! I think what I learned about Columbus from this experience is that there is a lot of cool places in the city to visit and experience, you just have to be willing to explore! I would really like to explore more of the restaurants and coffee shops around the city. I would highly recommend just looking up coffee shops or restaurants near you and just “go in blind.” By that I mean don’t read reviews or menus, just go and experience it!

 

 

 

 

Artifacts

Last May, I was elected as a state officer of the Ohio FFA Association. It is not the title of this office, but the emblem on the back of my jacket that represents one of the most important things in my life. FFA has provided me with so many experiences and the chance to meet so many different kinds of people, it has truly helped me become the leader and man that am today.

Autumn Semester 2017

As a student at Ohio State, you hang on to your BUCKID with your life. It technically is your life, because without it, you can’t go to any of the amazing events at OSU. That’s why my BUCKID actually means a lot to me. It reminds me of all the cool experiences that have come along with my first autumn semester in Columbus.

Who I Am Today

Last May, I was elected as a state officer of the Ohio FFA Association. It is not the title of this office, but the emblem on the back of my jacket that represents one of the most important things in my life. FFA has provided me with so many experiences and the chance to meet so many different kinds of people, it has truly helped me become the leader and man that am today.

Columbus To-Do List #1

For the Columbus To-Do List, I have decided to do the food trucks list, and I am so excited for this list because I LOVE FOOD. I am most looking forward to this list because I am excited to see all of the unique foods and atmospheres that Columbus has to offer. Out of this assignment, I hope to get a deeper understanding of some of the food options, as well as the atmospheres and cultures of the restaurants themselves. One experience I’ve had so far is Mikey’s Late Night Slice at High St. and Third.

Mikey’s can definitely be classified as a hole in the wall, but it is the best hole in the wall I’ve ever been in. It is an old freight container that has been converted into a full pizza kitchen. Around the container is normal wooden benches, and Christmas lights adorn the open air above the container. Mikey’s sits in between two buildings, furthering the hole in the wall atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves pizza and unique eating atmospheres, I will be eating there again soon!

About Me

About Me

Hello there, my name is Evan Callicoat! I am currently a freshman at the Ohio State University, studying Agricultural Business and Applied Economics. I am a first year in the Humanitarian Engineering Scholars, in which I combine my love for service and my interest in engineering by allowing me to make a difference in my new home in Columbus, while also learning more about engineering and how it can help make our world better.

I am originally from South Vienna, OH, which is in Clark County, about half an hour from Columbus. I grew up on a 700 acre grain farm, where my family raised market hogs for the county fair, and 100 head of beef feeder cattle as my FFA project.

While I am new here, I have started to become very involved on campus. I am a member of the Saddle and Sirloin Club, which is a livestock/agricultural enthusiast club, and am also a member of Block O, which is the student section organization for all sports at OSU, and is also the largest student organization at Ohio State.

I am currently serving as the State Reporter for the Ohio FFA Association, which promotes agriculture and the agricultural industry to youth, in order to promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. As a state officer, I visit various FFA chapters around the state of Ohio and put on workshops, attend the National FFA Convention as a delegate, and also spend the summer at FFA Camp, where over 1,100 FFA members come to enjoy the happiest place on earth, FFA Camp Muskingum.

With my degree, I hope to join a major agricultural company, such as Monsanto or United Producers, in a leadership or possibly finance position. I would also eventually like to start my own showpig operation, where I will have my own breeding stock, to have fair pigs that youth in 4-H and FFA can exhibit at their county fair.

All that I have ever done in my life, and will do, exemplify how I live, by which I mean live to serve. Through FFA and many other agricultural experiences, I have learned that one of the greatest things we can do as human beings, is serve others. I will always seek out opportunities to help serve the people around me, my community, my country, and my world.

My Top 5 Strengths (CliftonStrengths Test):

  1. Woo: Having the strength of Woo means I love the challenge of meeting new people and making a connection with them. I truly connect with this strength because my role as an Ohio FFA State Officer requires me to meet new people everywhere I go, and it is my job to portray myself and Ohio FFA in a positive light.
  2. Communication: Having the strength of Communication means I find it easy to put my thoughts into words, and that I am a good conversationalist and presenter. I personally connect with this strength because one of the things I love to do most, is just talk to people. Getting know all different types of people is truly a thrill for me.
  3. Maximizer: As a Maximizer, I focus on strengths as a way to stimulate personal and group excellence, and to transform something strong into something superb. I use this strength often when I’m interacting with FFA members across Ohio, no matter what I’m doing, my goal is to help FFA members realize their own strengths and use them to their full potential.
  4. Context: Having the strength of Context means that I enjoy thinking about the past, and I understand the present by researching its history. My vision for my life, career, and future are wholly based on my past experiences and how they’ve affected me.
  5. Activator: Being an Activator means that I can make things happen by turning thoughts into actions. This strength is characterized by my dedication to serve those around me, and how once I have an idea of how I can accomplish that mission, I put that idea into motion immediately.

 

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About Me

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