Honors and Scholars G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness

During my time at OSU, I plan on taking a number of classes that examine the histories and cultures of other parts of the world, including mythology classes which examine the origins of other cultures and art classes which examine the expression of others’ ideologies. I also plan on joining the Alexander Hamilton Society, a student organization concerned with current events and public affairs across the globe.

Original Inquiry

Since The Ohio State University prides itself in its status as a large research university, I am excited to find opportunities to engage in undergraduate research, particularly in neuroscience. This will be great preparation as I eventually hope to pursue a career in neuroprosthetics research.

Academic Enrichment

I hope that my neuroscience major and other undergraduate coursework will prepare me for medical school and a career in neurology/ neurological research. While my GE coursework may not directly relate to my career, I intend to pursue classes that will challenge me in other areas and allow me to pursue interests that are not directly related to my career. In particular, I would like to take classes related to the visual arts and painting. This will provide not only knowledge and appreciation for art history, but also help me to refine my technique and master another discipline that will make my education more well rounded.

Leadership Development

I plan to become involved in leadership roles at the OSU Chabad and to continue my leadership role in AIPAC (the American Israel Public Affairs Committee). My involvement in AIPAC plays to my strengths as a consensus-builder, as I aim to bring a large group of my peers together to inform our members of congress about important legislation related to Israel and the security of the Middle East and encourage their support of the American Israel relationship.

Service Engagement

I plan to continue my engagement in education at my local community in Cleveland during the summers. In the past I have worked as a teaching assistant, a teacher and a tutor and have volunteered for local organizations. I also aim to expand my involvement in the Jewish community of OSU, namely at the Chabad and the Hillel. I have also been looking into student organizations that relate to service and I may become involved with the Accessible Prosthetics Initiative, especially since this closely relates to my intentions of making the advancement of neuroprosthetics my life’s work.

About Me

I was born in Pittsburgh but spent most of my childhood outside of Cleveland. My family has been in the process of becoming more traditional (religiously) over the past ten years or so. Besides religion, I also tend to be fairly politically active (lobbying my congresspeople on important bills) and also artistic (I spent a couple of years focused on ceramics and sculpture and more recently have taken up computer graphics and canvas painting with acrylics). Ultimately though, I’m focusing on neuroscience academically. I’m not positive about what I want to do in the field yet, but right now my plan is to become involved in neuroprosthetics.

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.]