Global Awareness:  Throughout my years here at Ohio State, I hope to expand my global awareness in a variety of ways.  One way that I plan on developing an appreciation for other cultures and the world is by taking foreign language classes.  I plan on taking Spanish and, through this class, I will be able to learn how to communicate effectively in another language and develop a deeper understanding of Hispanic cultures.  I will also be able to expand my global awareness when I take Classics 2220H, a class that focuses on mythology from the Greeks and Romans. From this class, I will be able to learn more about other cultures from around the world in a historical and literature based approach.

Original Inquiry:  Though I have not taken apart in research lab yet, it is one of my goals here at Ohio State to take part in research during my undergraduate years.  Through research, I will be able to be a part of investigating different problems and working to aid in new discoveries. I have already done some research with a research PARE poster project in biology 1113H, which has allowed me to investigate and learn more about a variety of research done regarding antibiotic resistant bacteria.  Finally, in my first semester, I have been learning about lab techniques, which will prove beneficial in a research lab later in my academic career, in both my chemistry and biology labs.

Academic Enrichment: In order to achieve academic enrichment, I have worked to pick class schedules that challenge me and provide a solid background of knowledge that I can use later in my life when I apply to medical school.  For example, I picked biochemistry as my major of choice because the classes would provide a strong foundation for medical school admissions, in addition to it being an interesting field of study. Finally, I will GE classes that allow me to reach my academic potential.  I will take honors or high level GE classes to ensure that I will have rigorous, engaging curriculum and pick classes, like psychology and sociology, that will help me prepare and have a strong knowledge base for the MCAT. I will also pick GE classes that are appealing to me because, if I pick classes that I am interested in, I will be a more engaged student.  I have already worked towards academic enrichment this year by taking a first year seminar class in antique chemistry and physics. This class has allowed me to explore my interests in the sciences and given me a place to learn and discover new concepts with peers and an instructor who share my interests.

Leadership Development: I will be able to develop my leadership skills in a variety of ways during my time at Ohio State.  One place I can develop my leadership skills are in the clubs I am a part of. For example, I am a member of running club and, in the future, I could have the opportunity to run for leadership positions within the club.  In addition, I plan on joining clubs related to biochemistry and pre-med in the future. Within these clubs, even if I do not run for an officer position, I can be a leader through organizing small projects and helping my peers around me.  I can also be a leader in the classroom by making sure labs go smoothly in my groups or offering to my peers if I would be able to teach them a concept they do not understand.

Service Engagement:  Already this year, I have partaken in the Community Commitment service activity during welcome week.  For this service, I was able to help at Creative Living by assembling items they needed for an important fundraiser.  I plan on volunteering on the Community Commitment days in the future as well. In addition to this, I plan on volunteering with running club during their service projects and working to volunteer at the hospital as well.  Finally, I may look into joining a service oriented club next year.