I plan on constructing an academic plan that satisfies each of the G.O.A.L.S. so that I achieve an elevated understanding of the world around me. Each aspect of my academic experience will, in turn, create an environment in which I can enhance my general education at Ohio State. The five goals, Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement have and will surface throughout my curriculum.

G: Global Awareness. I believe that my French minor will allow me to gain a greater understanding of the different cultures within the Francophone world. In correspondence with my French minor, I have joined the French club and the Polyglot Club. These two clubs have brought a greater connection between myself and the greater community of language learners at Ohio State. Additionally, I plan on studying abroad at some point throughout my academic career. Particularly, I am interested in the Global May Paris program, as well as a faculty-led program. My instruction in French will ultimately serve to further inform me on the francophone community throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

O: Original Inquiry. In my academic career at Ohio State, I plan on conducting academic research at some point. I have already completed an independent research project (unpublished, but still involved an IRB), so I am familiar with the research process, at least in the humanities. However, especially considering my Statistics major, I would like to involve myself in some research in the future. In addition, I believe I can further my “original inquiry” by taking high-level courses at Ohio State that align with my academic interests. These courses allow for a deep understanding of a topic; that, I believe I can expand upon in the future in my personal affairs.

A: Academic Enrichment. In the future, I am undecided in whether I wish to pursue some form of data analysis, academia, or even consulting. I believe that a degree in Statistics could lead a path to all of these jobs; but, my academic experiences at Ohio State will ultimately determine whether my professional goals shift. In general, I decided on a French minor in order to not only further my own personal interest in Francophone culture but to also quantifiably represent my dedication to the language.

L: Leadership Development. In the past, I saw myself in multiple leadership positions in high school; however, at the college level, I would like to deeply involve myself with a few student organizations in order to gain an intimate relationship with my peers and community. As a first-year, I feel like leadership opportunities are going to be hard to come by, particularly within the clubs I am involved, but I am looking toward the future.

S: Service Engagement. In my environmental humanities seminar, I am inspired to better the community through environmental activism. In turn, I wish to involve myself with community cleanups (cleaning the Olentangy, Scioto, etc.) and further educate the community. In my own personal activism, I am trying to involve myself in the zero-waste lifestyle, which is difficult as a college student. But, in general, I see myself furthering the community through my education here at Ohio State.

Throughout each of the G.O.A.L.S. of the honors program at Ohio State, I see myself enhancing my education and ultimately gaining a greater understanding of the world. And, through my education, I believe I will be more able to serve greater society.