Coming to the closing of the first semester here at Ohio State, I have to say that the university Scholars program helped a tremendous amount with the transition from high school to college. The scholars program helped the transition in the largest capacity in my social life. I worried that coming into college I would have trouble making friends, but though the scholars program, I have met some really great people I am happy to call my friends. Scholars also made it easier for me to travel around and discover Columbus and to see what this city has to offer.
Other classes I would like to explore include a guitar class and a photography classes. I think a photography class would be interesting because I love photography. I like taking pictures and aerial photography is sort of my thing. Also, I may look to see if there is some sort of aerial photography class.
My scholars participation relates to the G.O.A.L.S. directly. With global awareness, I am considering studying abroad, where I can learn more about world cultures; my knowledge of the world, for most of my life, comes from a very homogenous way of life. Looking to the future of my college career, I am interested in getting involved in research in the medical field which falls in line with the original requirement aspect of Ohio State Scholars. My course load through my collegiate career will not be easy; I will be taking many hard courses in the sciences including many chemistry and biochemistry classes which goes directly with the academic enrichment goal. With leadership development, I look to become a residence hall tutor when I am an upperclassman to help students who are struggling with their academics. The last goal of scholars is service engagement and I plan on volunteering with the city of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks to clean and maintain the beautiful parks in the city..
Next semester, the steps I will take to reach these goals include: finding a tutor for myself to grow academically and to learn what it takes to be an academic mentor, talking with individuals who have studied abroad and listen to their experiences, and continue to make meaningful connections in my personal, educational, and professional life.