[ “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: I interviewed
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: Throughout this year, I have spent many hours helping clean up the Olentangy River, working with Red Cross, raising money for CHOICES Columbus and raising awareness about Domestic Violence in the area. While I gained a lot from all of these experiences I learned the most from working with CHOICES to raise awareness on and hopefully end domestic violence, especially in the Columbus area. I spent hours each semester raising money for the women’s shelter in Columbus and learning more about what they do. CHOICES works to protect people that have been affected by domestic violence and house mostly children but also many women who need shelter. They give these people a place to stay until a situation can be found for them.
When thinking about what I may do for my service project next I have thought about applying to volunteer at a hospital or a study abroad, but I looked into other opportunities and found that helping out at CHOICES could be a great experience for my growth next year. I’ll be able to meet all types of people and help them recover and find a much better situation for a better life and future for the children and the women that come through there every day.