Grace Figliomeni Introduced

I am a first-year Business student specializing in Finance with a minor in Nonprofit Studies. I came to Columbus from Toledo, Ohio, a town where I was born and raised with my two older sisters and three dogs. Growing up in Toledo has helped shape my ultimate value in life: community. I aspire to live in an area where I help create the best community it can have.

I chose to come to Ohio State for several reasons: a great business school, a wide range of opportunities for life and work experience, and especially the city of Columbus. I am studying business with the hope of involving myself in the world of local businesses and social enterprise. In high school, I worked as a sales consultant at a local teacher supply store called the ABC Center. There, I developed a love for the benefits local businesses provide to their community. Ever since beginning to work there, I have educated myself to businesses that are locally owned in the town I am in. Once I came to Ohio State, my education broadened to the world of social enterprise. Several local Columbus businesses are considered to be social enterprises, using their ventures to maximize improvements in their community. My overall goal in school is to continue my knowledge of these organizations and business tactics to one day create a social enterprise I feel great passion towards.

 

Year in Review

If I were asked to describe my year in two words, the first word would be rough. This year was filled with challenges. Entering into my business core classes was a transition that I needed lots of time to adjust to, which took a toll on my academic and mental health. I found myself being sucked into the competition of good grades, getting a summer internship, and keeping a solid social life. Along with that, my incredibly introverted personality was put to the test as a leader in one of the largest campus organizations known as Cru Ohio State. I have failed on multiple occasions, but with all of these struggles and failures has come tremendous growth. After several poor cover letters and interviews, I have been able to find businesses that I feel a great deal of passion towards, which shows in strong letters and enthusiastic interviews. I have been able to create relationships with businesses and employees that I truly want to contribute to. I have found ways to study effectively so that I am not struggling on exams. I have been able to build strong communities, despite the social anxiety I constantly deal with. Though the first word I would use to describe my year is rough, I also would use the word growth. For I have encountered a great deal of growth through all the struggles I have faced this year.

G.O.A.L.S.

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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 .
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.]

Career

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Artifacts

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About Me

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