2nd Year Project!

Self Portraits: A Modern Renaissance Woman

Bethany Critchlow

Critchlow.9@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Anthropological Sciences Major

Forensic Science Minor

Description

Anita, Kennedy, Kate and I, when first wondering what we could do for our second-year project, had immediately agreed doing an arts and crafts project. What we failed to realize is that figuring out what art to create was the hardest part. Idea after idea, we came to the conclusion that we’d paint self-portraits, because we are able to explore what humanities has to offer and those experiences shape us into who we are and how we see ourselves.

Process

Coming up with the idea took lots of brainstorming and communicating between our group. Once we had the idea, we had to manage our time and figure out a day and time that worked with all of our busy schedules. The night we had our painting session was calm and relaxing, which I feel like was exciting because though we had a goal in mind, the painting wasn’t taxing to do. Painting ourselves took about 3 hours, where within that time we painted how we saw ourselves and added little quirks to each that reflected who we are and how humanities changed me for the better.

Results

The end results of my self-reflection were astounding. I see myself has resembling someone from a renaissance painting, and my portrait gives off the impression of a modern-day renaissance woman. I used two mediums: paint and clippings from magazine, which represents the complexity my perspective has gained from being involved with humanities. The colors and personality my self-portrait portrays really capture my essence and I’m proud of the painting I created.

Reflection

By completing this project, I’ve gained a better understanding of myself and how much Humanities means to me. Humanities has allowed me to do so much in my two short years here at Ohio State and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunities they’ve given me. By reflecting on myself I was able to capture the importance of engaging in the humanities and how much it fosters growth in people. This understanding will help me in future endeavors by encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone and participate in all things humanities, even if there’s something that’s holding me back.

My First Semester at OSU

My first semester at OSU has been nothing but exciting from the moment I moved in. I will admit, the first week or so had been slightly terrifying, with figuring out how to do class in college and how to find friends that would make the experience here so much better, but these fears quickly disappeared as I fell into the swing of things. One aspect of life here at OSU that has made these last 14 weeks so memorable has been my involvement in the Humanities Scholars. I am incredibly happy that I took the chance to be a part of such a unique group that allows me to experience things I might not have had the chance to before. For example, I was able to explore the city of Columbus, witness a beautiful gallery at the Urban Arts Center, and met with wonderful people who are able to give me advice when I need it (thanks Akhila and Ben!!). The Humanities Scholars seems to be my place here at Ohio State.

As for next semester, I hope to continue to be as involved as I am now as well as continue to meet new people along the way. I am here to make the most out of my Ohio State and I believe the Humanities Scholars is the group for me.

Humans of OSU

Jon West

Jon West: the lovable goofball of Baker Hall East. His story starts in high school, the place where Jon formed his identity. High school was where the “game changed”, when Jon was introduced to recreational drugs and alcohol. Like everyone says, moderation is key. With balancing his newfound social life with friends who he has kept throughout the years, Jon still kept his academics in high standards, excelling in his classes and demonstrating other talents such as playing the piano beautifully. Jon also found his passion for helping others – telling me a story about how at a party he carried a girl out of the woods to get her the medical attention she needed. His teachers also influenced him in a way that made senior year a difficult thing to say good-bye to, but New York native Jon was excited to come to corn field Ohio.

 

“I have no regrets, even if I had regrets I don’t anymore because they’re something I’ve learned from.”

 

My First Week at OSU

Coming into my first week here at Ohio State was a whirlwind of emotions to say the least. I was terrified, anxious, and upset about leaving my routine life behind and the first few days were a teeny bit shaky. It is just an overwhelming process with the university trying to get you accustomed (and to bribe you with free things) while you’re trying to get accustomed as well. One thing they told me in all the seminars and gatherings was accurate, though; it will get better.

Things began to finally look up on the first Wednesday we were here. Me and my awesome roommate Anita got together most of the people on our floor to go see the movie Guardians of the Galaxy 2 in the Oval to try and get everyone to know one another. There wasn’t a lot of movie watching going on (we mostly just talked) but it was the first time since arriving on Saturday where I felt like I could make a second home here. Since then we have all hung out multiple times and I know they will all be a part of making my first year here memorable.

As for classes, they’re amazing. I have two online which I was really scared about at first but I love being able to do them in my own time. The other ones don’t seem too terrible either, so hopefully I won’t be too stressed this semester. I’m excited to continue my journey past the first week and have more and more experiences as the days progress.

 

About Me

Bethany Critchlow

Bethany is a first-year at The Ohio State University and she is very excited to embark on her journey that will lead her many places in the next four years. She is currently working hard on a degree in Anthropology and hopes to either work as a forensic anthropologist with  law enforcement or work as an historical figure in the world of Anthropology.

When Bethany isn’t in the classroom she likes to explore campus with her friends and grab a coffee from the amazing ‘Express-OH’. She’s always open to new friendships and new adventures and her email is always open!

 

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

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.]