G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: This would include any way I could learn about or help the world globally. This would include studying abroad and learning about a specific culture. This could also include raising money or supplies for underprivileged areas in the world or places that recently experienced a natural disaster. In my college experience this has included outreach to people who do not know Christianity on campus and are from parts of the world where it is not common with my organization called Cru. Another example would be fundraisers for parts of the world hurt by disasters which was done through Cru as well.

Original Inquiry: As a pre-med student the most prominent example would be research. I plan to become involved with a lab and carry out research and with the help of my mentor and possibly my peers discover something new in the world of research. In the summer of 2019 I will be doing research at the University of Toledo and this will be my first experience with research. I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to more opportunities at Ohio State in the fall.

Academic Enrichment: As a scholars student on a pre-med track a primary focus of mine is my studies. I need to take classes to prepare me for medical school as well as excel in them. Studying will be an important part of my life and my academic success at The Ohio State University. I currently have a 3.75 gpa and look to continue to improve it and take more classes to enhance my education. A majority of my time on campus is spent in class and studying outside of class and I will soon begin studying for the MCAT.

Leadership Development: During my time here at Ohio State I hope to gain a leadership role in either a club or organization or possibly even start my own club. Currently I am a leader in Cru, which I further explained in the artifacts section. I have led bible studies and have done various outreach events, all of which have improved my leadership skills.

Service Engagement: As a bio sci scholars student I have to give up a certain amount of my time to service. I have already participated in larger scale opportunities such as Community Commitment as well as help with a 5k run called Steps For Sarcoma. I also have volunteered over 60 hours at the Wexner Medical Center and have done a variety of things in my time there.

Abstract

This e-portfolio highlights my first two years of college and shows a few things I have accomplished in my time here at THE Ohio State University. I hope it shows who I am as a person and shows that I have done my things during my time in college. I am a driven young individual and this is for the purpose of highlighting a few things I have accomplished.

Vision Statement

As I have completed my first two years at THE Ohio State University there are several things I still want to accomplish in my last two years. I hope to continue in research and improve my grades and gpa. I want to work hard and do well on the MCAT in the summer after my third year and get accepted into medical school. I want to continue as a leader in Cru and grow in my faith as well as help others grow in their faith. I want to continue to learn and develop as a young man and as a student.

Career Statement

My first and foremost goals with my career are to the improve the lives of others and improve the health of others I interact with. I want to be a light to others and if nothing else just someone people can talk to in hard times. I hope to do these things as a medical doctor in the future and want to work in either a family practice or as a radiologist. With my grades and experience so far in college I believe this is still a realistic goal for me and I will work as hard as I possibly can to reach this position.

End of year review: Sophomore Year

Looking back on the past two years so much has changed. Even looking back at my old “about me” section I have grown and developed so much as a person. I am halfway through my undergrad and have accomplished so much. I have survived gen chem and physics and bio as well as various GEs and while I do have to take Ochem, other than that all my classes pertain tony major which is very exciting. This summer I am beginning my first research position and I am very lucky to have found an opportunity in my home town. I have a leadership position in a campus organization and have improved my leadership, social, and organizational skills drastically. I have deepened relationships with friends and made some new ones along the way too. Looking back on my last two years I only look back with enjoyment and excitement for my next two years.

A few things this year that stick out to me was for one Buckeyethon. This year was my first time doing Buckeyethon and it was truly a great experience. Through various fundraising opportunities I was able to raise $400. The event itself was amazing and it felt great to be a part of something so big and for a good cause.

Leading Bio Sci intramurals was also enjoyable for me this year. I was the captain for both the flag football and volleyball teams. I am very grateful for the opportunity and it was fun to combine leadership opportunity with something I love so much, being sports. We even were runner up for the volleyball playoffs which was the end to a fun season.

Overall I am excited with where Scholars has taken me and I am thankful to be a part of such a great program. While my first two years may be over I am very excited for the next two years and will waste no time in making for memories as well as improving myself in a variety of categories. I have seen so much growth in myself the past two years and I am excited for the future growth I will have.

G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: This would include any way I could learn about or help the world globally. This would include studying abroad and learning about a specific culture. This could also include raising money or supplies for underprivileged areas in the world or places that recently experienced a natural disaster. In my college experience this has included outreach to people who do not know Christianity on campus and are from parts of the world where it is not common with my organization called Cru. Another example would be fundraisers for parts of the world hurt by disasters which was done through Cru as well.

Original Inquiry: As a pre-med student the most prominent example would be research. I plan to become involved with a lab and carry out research and with the help of my mentor and possibly my peers discover something new in the world of research. In the summer of 2019 I will be doing research at the University of Toledo and this will be my first experience with research. I am excited for this opportunity and look forward to more opportunities at Ohio State in the fall.

Academic Enrichment: As a scholars student on a pre-med track a primary focus of mine is my studies. I need to take classes to prepare me for medical school as well as excel in them. Studying will be an important part of my life and my academic success at The Ohio State University. I currently have a 3.75 gpa and look to continue to improve it and take more classes to enhance my education. A majority of my time on campus is spent in class and studying outside of class and I will soon begin studying for the MCAT.

Leadership Development: During my time here at Ohio State I hope to gain a leadership role in either a club or organization or possibly even start my own club. Currently I am a leader in Cru, which I further explained in the artifacts section. I have led bible studies and have done various outreach events, all of which have improved my leadership skills.

Service Engagement: As a bio sci scholars student I have to give up a certain amount of my time to service. I have already participated in larger scale opportunities such as Community Commitment as well as help with a 5k run called Steps For Sarcoma. I also have volunteered over 60 hours at the Wexner Medical Center and have done a variety of things in my time there.

Wexner Medical Center Volunteering

In the spring of my freshman year and as well in fall and spring of my sophomore year I volunteered at the Wexner Medical Center. Several hours a week I volunteered helping improve the patient experience. My experiences were either in the endoscopy unit, helping prepare and clean rooms for patients or acting as the hospital ambassador, helping escort patients around the hospital and to wherever they needed to go. This was an enjoyable volunteer experience because I both got to interact with people as well as familiarize myself with what it is like to work in a hospital. This very much so confirmed that I do in fact want to work in the medical field for the rest of my life.

Leadership in Cru

As a freshman I joined a christian organization on campus called Cru. Their mission is for outreach to others on campus and provide them an environment to deepen their relationship with God. As a sophomore I was offered a leadership position within the organization. My role is a higher level of outreach within my target area as well as lead small groups with my study. This has been a great experience for me and has helped me improve both my leadership skills and my social skills.

Leader in Cru

As a freshman I became involved in a christian organization called Cru. Our main goal is for outreach to other students on campus and provide an environment where where our peers can deepen their relationship with God. I have been lucky enough to be a small group leader for my sophomore year and I will continue into the future. I help with outreach more in depth in my target area as well as help lead weekly bible studies. This has been a great experience for me and has helped me improve my leadership skills as well as organizational skills

Autumn 2017 Review

This semester, my first at THE Ohio State University, has been a wild ride. Even now while I’m typing this selection I can’t believe how I am through my first semester and how much things have changed. I have successfully transitioned from living in a small rural area to living as a college students at one of the biggest universities in the country. I have made many friends and have had some incredible experiences.

Being involved in Biological Sciences Scholars I have been introduced too many new people with similar interests to me as well as provided me with the opportunity to engage in many cool experiences. Through my scholars program I have done everything from volunteer for the Steps for Sarcoma 5k, to participating in study groups with my fellow members, to playing flag football in the scholars intramural league. I also volunteered in August for Community Commitment where Ohio State sent students all over Columbus to volunteer to help the community. My group didn’t get to travel Columbus but I did pick up trash in the residential area around campus. I also met some of my closest friends at the cookie baking night early in the semester.

Besides my scholars group I have also been involved with two religious organizations, CRU and the Newman Center, both have which helped me develope not only a better relationship with God but also with many new people. This has improved my social skills interacting with new people but also my leadership skills as I was involved with Freshman Leadership Team with CRU. Along with these groups I was also involved with Pre-med club. This helped me gain a better understanding of the medical school selection process as well as what I should be doing as an undergrad. Along with clubs I also did many fun things with friends. We have had countless movie nights and nights of playing cards. We also have experienced a fun and sometimes too exciting football season and haven started basketball. With everything I did this semester has gone by so fast but at the same time it feels there is now way I did all of these things in only 3 months.

I have grown and matured in many ways since I have arrived on campus. I have become increasingly independent. Moving out and living on my own has been a huge adjustment but I believe I have come out on top. When I cam hereI was unsure of myself and looked to others for validation. Now I know I have my own path and can’t look to others for answers as everyone is doing something different and what is best for them. This is the first time I have had to consistently feed myself and plan out everything I need to do. I have definitely learned time management skills and hoot manage myself. I learned how to actually study as this semester has been more difficult than high school ever was. The amazing thing is I’m not going to stop learning and this semester is only the beginning as I will continue to learn and make even more memories.