[ “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.]
About Me
Photo used with permission of Catherine Danial
During my first year here at Ohio State, I look forward to not only bettering myself through higher education, but also giving back to my peers, community, and country. I believe education is the key to success for yourself and others, so I plan to continue to challenge myself with classes while learning from my peers as well as professors. Participating in discussions as well as truly taking an interest in my studies make me a positive addition to the classroom.
Education does not only come from a book; experience is an irreplaceable teacher. Attending a school with such a prestigious International Studies program gives me the tools and the confidence to stand out in interviews as well as gives me multitudes of opportunities for real world experience. Although I am only a freshman, I look forward to using the connections the university has with national organizations and agencies, such as Homeland Security or the CIA. One of my goals before I graduate is to intern with a government agency that focuses on protecting our country.
I believe I am an excellent candidate for any internship because of my passion and leadership ability. My passion to serve others and my interest in law enforcement mixed perfectly during my time volunteering in a Police Explorer Post and Peer Jury through my local police department in high school. I was selected as a corporal of my Explorer Post and served for three years, managing a squad of eight explorers. This responsibility allowed me to strengthen my effective communication and public relation skills by acting as a part of the police department in community functions. I also had a chance to lead as an editor on my high school newspaper staff. Being a part of the paper improved my organization skills, specifically delegating and planning ahead, and it of course improved my writing. My efforts to successfully lead my peers were recognized in 2014 when the Daily Herald newspaper awarded me one of their eight Student Leadership awards for the entire county. Although I also had leadership experience within many clubs in my high school, my experience with the police department and my time as a writer as well as an editor on my school newspaper cemented my desire to lead in future endeavors.