As I continue throughout my sophomore year, I feel I am starting to delve deeper into the G.O.A.L.S of Honors and Scholars at The Ohio State University. I have currently not had too much experience with Global Awareness, but I am very interested in studying abroad and specifically participating in a medical brigade.
Recently, I have taken steps to further get involved with original inquiry. I recently received a position to work in Dr. Chakravarti’s Neuro-oncology lab. In this lab, I will be working to find better clinical treatments and examinations of brain tumors/brain cancer. This is a very rewarding opportunity as cancer is such a tragic and relevant disease in modern society today. My family has personally been affected by cancer as my grandmother has had a brain tumor and my grandfather had prostate cancer.
I am a neuroscience major at The Ohio State University. The reason I chose this major is because I am extremely interested in how the body and the mind work. I have a very challenging course load with classes that include organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and many additional specialized neuroscience courses. These courses prepare me for my goal of getting into medical school and becoming a physician some day. Currently, I am highly interested in neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery. I have had the opportunity to witness many surgeries including a brain tumor surgery, multiple spine surgeries, multiple knee and hip replacements, and many gastrointestinal surgeries, which have furthered my interest in the human body and caring for others.
Outside of the classroom I am involved in many clubs and organizations that have and continue to further my leadership development. I am the Vice President of Philanthropy and Socials for the Mirrors Sophomore Honorary at Ohio State. In this organization, we dedicate our time and efforts to provide service to the James Cancer Research Hospital in anyway possible. Also, I am a neuroscience ambassador for the neuroscience department at Ohio State. As an ambassador, I work to positively represent the major and create a welcoming environment for first-year neuroscience majors at Ohio State. I help run events which include everything from orientations and scheduling to fun activities such as the neuroscience field day and bonfire. I am also a mentor in College Mentors for Kids, where I am paired with a little buddy from a Columbus City school. In this organization, I cultivate a strong relationship with my little buddy, act as a positive role model for him, have fun at activity, and encourage him to value himself and education. I am also in Delta Tau Delta Beta Phi chapter at The Ohio State University. I am a member of the philanthropy committee in which we work to plan events to fund raise for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Most of the clubs and organizations I am involved in deal with service engagement. Mirrors deals with Healthcare, while College Mentors for Kids deals with education. Everything I am involved in has a purpose. I am passionate about devoting my time to help others and providing advice and knowledge to students or children who do not have as much experience in a specific subject, such as adapting to college.