G.O.A.L.S.

The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.

Columbus Experience

For my Columbus experience, my HES mentor group and I went to a cafe called ”Fox in the Snow” in Italian Village on October twentieth. We had lunch at the cafe which for me, consisted of a coffee cake and cappuccino. The food was absolutely splendid and the cafe’s interior decor was very unique and inviting. The staff there was also very courteous and brought our food out promptly. As we ate, we talked about the college of engineering, classes we liked and disliked, and things we looked forward to in the upcoming semester. I enjoyed taking a break and spending time with my HES mentor group instead of doing homework, which I typically work on at that time on Sunday. It was very satisfying to get out of the house on a wonderful, sunny day. I had so much fun and I would not hesitate to do it again if I had the chance to. As for the cafe, the food was wonderful and conveniently priced so I would recommend it to anybody who finds themselves in that area with some free time on their hands.

 

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.]