I plan to work toward the goal of Global Awareness in a variety of ways. First, I am planning on joining the Lebanese Club in order to expand my knowledge on my parents’ culture. Additionally, study abroad programs may help me get educated on diversity and life outside the United States. With this being said, it is my goal to cultivate and develop an appreciation for diversity in our world.
I will work toward the goal of Original Inquiry by researching my favorite topic, Crohn’s Disease. After being diagnosed with this condition in 2013, I have made it my goal to help others who struggle with this daily. I have already emailed a medical dietitian in the hopes of getting involved in her IBD studies. Hopefully, research will help me understand my disease more.
To become involved in the Academic Enrichment goal, I understand that I must pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular involvement both in and out of the classroom. That being said, I believe that my past will propel my future. Over my four-year high school education, I have taken and successfully performed in 16 accelerated/advanced courses. It is important to note that I do not challenge myself for the sole reason of seeking academic success. I challenge myself because I am thoroughly curious at heart. I plan to continue satisfying my curiosity as a Buckeye, both in the classroom and during contextualized learning such as an internship opportunity. I chose to be a neuroscience major in order to deepen my knowledge about behavior and human psychology.
To become involved in the Leadership Development goal, I will display leadership qualities in several areas including inside the classroom, in the community, and in potential future roles. My past experience as the student body treasurer and class representative serves as the perfect gateway into college leadership opportunities. Being a leader consists of several intangible qualities that are developed and cultivated over time. I want to expand my leadership skills further by involving myself in student government at Ohio State as well as simply helping out fellow students if they are seeking guidance.
Finally, being involved in the Service Engagement goal means that I must commit myself to serving others and the community. My experiences as a past assistant teacher and a current internal medicine volunteer guarantee that I will continue following the path of service. I am motivated to partake in service opportunities that are available either through the University Honors Program or other departments on campus. In addition, I plan on volunteering as much as I can in the field of medicine. In my opinion, medicine in and of itself is the highest form of service. It is my passion to assist the community by improving and sustaining individual health.