Year in Review

My second year at Ohio State has been filled with new challenges, new experiences and development opportunities. I’ve started talking business core classes that require more work and at times for challenging than the general education courses I took my freshman year. I took 18 credit hours both semesters that have really taught me how to manage my time and still be able to participate in extracurricular activities. I decided to take my two introductory accounting classes as honors with the hopes of being accepted into the accounting honors program. These classes were unlike any class I’ve taken so far because they are teaching you how to think and complex problem solving. Luckily, I’ve had the support of my accounting partner and other classmates to be able to do well in those classes. In March I found out I was accepted into the accounting honors program, so I will continue my degree with honors.

I got the opportunity to become a team captain for my business scholar cohort for BuckeyeThon this year. BuckeyeThon is something I’m very passionate about and getting to lead the first and second years was a super fun experience for me. I was able to bring together 40 people to help fundraise and raise awareness of a cause that means a lot to me. This really helped me develop as a leader by learning how to motivate and inspire people to accomplish something. Business scholars was able to raise over $10,000 and set a new record for our cohort.

I was able to continue my professional development this year by participating in the Deloitte Career Launch program which meets biweekly with Deloitte professionals to focus on personal and professional development. In the fall we got the opportunity to listen presentations from Deloitte professionals from all over the country on a variety of topics that Deloitte feels is important for young professionals. In the spring we are currently working on a case innovation challenge that we will present to Deloitte partners. This has allowed me to develop and become more confident in my abilities as a professional which has carried over into my interviews. This summer I have the opportunity to attend Deloitte’s National Leadership Conference at Deloitte University which focuses on leadership development in the workplace. This opportunity will lead to a full-time internship for next summer, which I’m very excited about. Overall my second year has been able to provide new opportunities and challenges that have allowed me to grow in both my professional and personal life.

 

 

            

Artifact

This photo was taken after a tremendous Ohio State football victory against Big Ten rival Penn State. Not only did the buckeyes come from behind to win, but gave #2 Penn State it’s first loss of the season. Sitting in the 5th row of the student section watching the game was something I’ve never experienced before. The passion and emotion our fans displayed throughout the game was undoubtedly why our team was able to come back to win the game in its final minutes. For one of the first times it made me feel like a real Ohio State student and part of a larger community of fans that love our buckeyes. Rushing the field together signaled the coming together of a community that has members from all over world who share a common interest of bleeding scarlet and grey. It was an experience I won’t ever forget and makes me proud to call myself a The Ohio State Student.

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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. 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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. 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 is a reflective description of the artifact that attempts to communicate its significance.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

About Me

 

Kaitlyn Cohen is first-year student from Schaumburg, IL, majoring in accounting at The Ohio State University. She is pursing a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the Max M. Fisher College of Business with a specialization of accounting. After her undergrad degree, she plans to purse her master’s degree in accounting and earn her CPA certification. Ultimately she hopes to work in a Big 4 accounting firm upon completion of graduation. Cohen is currently in the Business Scholars program at  The Ohio State and hopes to use her experiences from scholars to help expand her passion for business, while being able to take part in the culture and community OSU has to offer. She hopes to grow as a leader and establish a strong network during her time at The Ohio State University.