Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  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.]

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.]

Career

[“Career” is where you can collect information about your experiences and skills that will apply to your future career.  Like your resume, this is information that will evolve over time and should be continually updated.  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.]

Artifacts

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation includes both a description of the artifact and a reflection on why it is important to you, what you learned, and what it means for your next steps.  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.]

About Me

Hey there, my name is Anna Gaughan! I am a first year undergraduate student pursuing a major in biochemistry on a pre-medicine track. Before attending the Ohio State University, I graduated summa cum laude with honors from Lebanon High School. I am currently in the STEM Exploration and Engagement scholars program where I hope to grow both personally and professionally with others who share my interest in the STEM field.

Starting my very first day on campus, I was an Ohio State Welcome Leader where I welcomed students to tOSU on move-in day and assisted with the move-in process. I am also involved in Buckeyethon, an organization that fundraises money with the goal of raising awareness for children living with cancer.  I plan on becoming a member of the Women In Surgery Empowerment club to gain knowledge from the testimonials of other female surgeons, and hope to make connections that can allow me to gain experience in the medical field.

I have been employed by Kings Island in the Food and Beverage Department for the last three years from the age of fifteen. In only a year, I was promoted to a supervisor position. Through this job, I have learned a multitude of skills including professionalism, communication, leadership, and how to perform effectively under pressure.

Upon graduation, I hope to further my education through medical school. I have known that I wanted to pursue a future in medicine for as long as I can remember. I have always had a strong curiosity about what makes the human body function. A career in the field of medicine can bridge my  fascination in health science with my passion for serving others. I aspire to make a positive impact in the lives of those around me. My determination to satisfy my unrelenting curiosity regarding the field of medicine drives me to strive for academic achievement and professional development.