G.O.A.L.S.

The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.

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

  • I have a goal to study abroad during my time at OSU. While I am unsure about where I want to go and what I want to learn on my trip, I have always loved traveling and exploring new places. Traveling abroad will allow me to learn more about another culture, and the customs involved. I will able to appreciate the diversity around me, and explore people unique differnces

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.

  • I have always wanted to travel abroad and learn about another c immunities government and criminal justice system. At Ohio State, there is a class I can take where I would travel to Rwanda and learn more about their community. I would get to experience their culture, learn about the genocide, and further my education in criminal justice.

Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.

  • I have made it a goal for myself to take at least 15 credit hours every semester. Considering I am double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology, this will help me graduate and obtain my degree on time. Also, having 15 credit hours every semester (or more) is enough course work to make me busy, but not overwhelmed to the point where I am too stressed to focus.

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.

This year, I have taken on the role of Co-chair for the Community Activities Committee. While this is not the biggest leadership role out there, the Community Activities Committee is still an amazing way for me to gain more leadership experience. I am already learning more about what it takes to run a committee and everything that comes along with it.

Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]

  • Every summer, I have a goal to participate with my church in service. This can be virtual service, or in person service. Either way, vow to serve my community in any way that I can. Additionally, I always try to stay aware, and whenever I am able to I spend my free time serving others.