- 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.
Apart from taking the typical engineering courses, I have also been taking business classes to work towards my business minor, which is a little different from the education that most engineering students get. I am also in a few extracurricular, including Club Tennis, Society of Women in Engineering, and Students for Sustainable Resilient Communities Club. I am also definitely planning on studying abroad in the future throughout my academic career, which will add a lot to my appreciation and knowledge for diversity and other cultures.
- 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.
As a first year student, I haven’t had many research opportunities, but I am planning on pursuing some later on in my academic career, including going to graduate school. Being a part of the scholars program, I am in scholars specific classes, such as Fundamentals of Engineering and the Scholars Seminar.
- Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
I choose the Aerospace Engineering major, because I love engineering and problem solving and coming up with solutions, but am also fascinated by space and the design of rockets/shuttles and learning how they work in an environment without gravity. I choose my business minor because I am also interested in finance and management and am potential considering managing a part of an aerospace company/organization. I have chosen classes that relate to my major/minor, as well as classes that sound interesting and that I can learn a lot from.
- 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 the Fundamentals of Engineering classes, we have worked in a couple different teams and have had opportunities to be a leader and organize the team and make sure everyone is on track. I have also been involved in multiple community service events, including a service trip to Louisiana building houses, which contributes to my work ethic and wanting to succeed/create a team that works well together. I have also had a couple different jobs, some held at the same time I had classes, and I have learned how to balance academics, work, and everything else going on in my life, which is a great skill to have for the future.
- Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.
I have been involved in a few different community service events since coming to Ohio State, one of which was the day of service, in which we went around Columbus helping different places in the community. I also did a Buck-I-Serve trip, in which we went to Lafayette, Louisiana and worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a couple houses. It was an experience that I’ll never forget and I meet amazing people and learned a lot of new skills. I would for sure do another Buck-I-Serve trip during my time here.