In the remainder of my Columbus To-Do List experiences, I went to North Market and the Columbus Zoo Wildlights. I loved North Market and definitely will make time to visit again. I loved seeing all of the different stations and booths, and I thought it was really interesting that they were all so unique. I didn’t get to try very much food because I’d just eaten somewhere else, but I did have a donut from the donut booth. It was one of the best donuts I’ve ever had! There was a seafood booth that was decorated like the ocean and had a neon sign with a fish, which I thought was really cute. It was a bit crowded which made it hard to navigate, but I think that’s part of what gives it such an authentic market atmosphere. North Market is a lot bigger than I expected it to be, and there was so much inside to explore! I think it’s a really unique and fun place that I would definitely like to go explore more, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend. I went to the Columbus Zoo Wildlights as well, and I enjoyed it so much. I hadn’t been to a zoo in about 8 years, so I really loved being able to experience the zoo. The lights were amazing and exceeded my expectations. I liked that the different areas of the zoo had different themes of lights to match the region the animals were from. Since it was night time and it’s winter, a lot of the animals were not out on display, so I wish I would’ve been able to see more animals. There was an indoor exhibit to see elephants, which surprised me but was exciting because elephants are my favorite animal. I would love to go back and see the lights again, or go back when it gets warmer to see more animals, and I would definitely recommend the Columbus Zoo Wildlights to a friend. My favorite experience from the semester from this assignment was the Columbus Zoo Wildlights. I learned that there is a lot to explore in Columbus, and a lot of local attractions that can’t be found anywhere else. This assignment has led me to want to explore Columbus more. I’d like to go to more of the local coffee shops and restaurants when I have some free time. I also saw the art walks on the To-Do List, and I would love to explore those when it gets warmer outside. I would recommend that someone endeavoring to complete the same events explore the zoo and see the lights, and to set aside a lot of time to go to North Market. 

For this semester, I have chosen the Coffee and Tea list. I look forward to trying a variety of local coffee shops. I love coffee and tea, and I’m excited to venture outside the typical choice, which is Starbucks. I also like to support local businesses, and I love the uniqueness of local shops. This semester, I hope to use this assignment as a reason and motivation to explore more of Columbus. Since Morrill Tower is far from High Street, I typically don’t find myself feeling particularly inclined to go to places off campus. With this assignment, I will definitely be going off campus to explore parts and places in Columbus that I probably wouldn’t go to otherwise. So far, I went to Stauf’s Coffee. The coffee shop is in a former church, so there is stained glass on the inside and outside, which is beautiful and unique for a coffee shop. It was also a stone building, which I find beautiful. I went to Stauf’s Coffee with a few other ENR Scholars. One of them has a car, which made the trip there very easy and quick. The inside of the shop was very light and open, which made it relaxing. There were tables of varying heights with chairs and there were big green couches, giving people options of sitting where they’re more comfortable. Nothing was confusing; it was straight-forward to order. The coffee was good and the atmosphere of the shop was relaxing and welcoming. I learned that local coffee shops have a lot more to offer than Starbucks in terms of ambiance and originality. I will definitely go back and would recommend it to anyone looking for a local coffee shop to try!

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• 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.
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