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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

Monthly Reflection

I have learned a lot by being involved with the scholar’s program so far. Although it has only been a month, I have been able to expand my horizons and my knowledge in many different areas of my life. I have learned about the many Environmental Conservation projects going on around campus and how the university is encouraging us to look at the campus as a “living laboratory.” Also, to develop new methods of looking at problems and being able to solve them as undergrads. It is encouraging and inspiring to know that projects that we may get involved in could have large and profound effects on not only campus, but Columbus, Ohio, and the world.

I have had to learn new methods of studying and test-taking already in just a short time of being here. I have learned what it is like meeting new people on a large scale with so many people to choose from and have learned to live with roommates (which I enjoy very much). It is very special to have such a positive community of like-minded individuals to build friendships and work together with.

I have struggled with my time management skills. I got stuck in lazy habits over quarantine that I am trying to break. There are new habits I am trying to create to set myself up for the best possible chance to succeed in the future. These include habits like trying to go to bed earlier or taking more time to get in good quality studying time in.

However, even with the struggle of some tough classes, there are still so many things to be thankful for and the things I have achieved. I am keeping good grades so far and keeping up my work. I have met some amazing people so far whom I know I will be friends with for years to come and have even met my own significant other. But above all, I have achieved my first month at college without dropping out or having a complete mental breakdown.

About Me

My name is Brayden Cross and I am currently in the school of environmental and natural resources at The Ohio State University. I am currently undecided, but I am heavily considering declaring Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife. I hope to do research and field work while I am attending OSU and for long after I graduate. I want to work with helping to solve problems in the ecosystem and help restoration efforts to affects habitats and the fauna and flora that reside in them. I would primarily like to work around and focus on water related ecosystems. I want to make a difference in the world and reach the places in the world that need me most. I want to make a profound effect in world so that many generation can see the beautiful earth that we live on and can enjoy it for centuries to come.

I am a hard worker and driven for my goals. When I see a worthwhile goal, after careful consideration, my motivation pushes me forward to get it. I’ve known I wanted to go to OSU since I was old enough to understand the concept of college. When the opportunity arose for me to apply, I knew my path forward. I wasn’t going to let anything stop me from what I knew would be the key to a successful future. My hope for the future is that I am able to work effectively with others in and around my field to help solve our pressing issues. I like to work right alongside people and use our combined knowledge and experiences to create a better world.

 

I like photography and love to meet new people and collaborate with people to share our perspectives. My favorite subject for photography is nature and cityscape photography. I also love long boarding and sitting in the shade under a tree just talking and get to know people.