In August of 2019, my student government chapter’s executive team-which I was part of- at Hamilton High School hosted a Leadership day. The purpose of this day way to organize a day full of presentations, guest speakers, team bonding, and sharing what we learned at the LEAD Conference that March. In the duration of this day, I was able to speak about social media and how we can use it as a positive tool to promote fundraisers and bring people together. This day was significant towards my development as a leader. After this day I was able to view tasks and obstacles differently, as my eyes were opened in the aspect of goals and ways to solve problems. After this day, I also believe in the power of teamwork and why it is so much more effective than working alone. Alone from the different things that everyone shared about leadership that day that I learned, I was also able to witness first hand how leadership and teamwork can benefit and impact every one of us.
Leadership Conference – March 2019
In March of 2019, I attended the “LEAD” Conference for National Student Council and National Honor Society, in Chicago. I was selected from my chapter of Student Government at my High School in Hamilton, Ohio to attend this conference that consisted of multiple breakout sessions and information sessions that served the purpose of enhancing our leadership skills in different ways. This artifact is important to the development of my leadership skills that also pours into other aspects of my life, such as the classroom. Some of my biggest take aways from this experiences includes the significance of positive leadership, open mindedness, and ability to try new things when leading or being apart of any team. Many new ideas were brought to light that I was able to bring back to my Student Government chapter in high school. One of which was the position of a Social Media Coordinator that allowed for information to be reached to all corners of the school. I was later selected to fill that role, and the promotion of fundraisers through social media was proved to be successful.
About Me
I was born and raised in Hamilton, Ohio where I attended high school at Hamilton High. I became involved in many volunteer groups such as National Honor Society and the Youth Philanthropy Committee, all of which have shaped me into how I see myself and the world. Through volunteering opportunities, my vision of the world has been altered in many ways, most of which include a humbling experience. Some other leadership experiences include playing Varsity soccer and being the Social Media Coordinator for my high school’s student government.
As I previously discussed, I have been molded by my experiences in high school and life. Some traits that I and others would use to describe who I am as a person include: creative, optimistic, diligent, and determined. During my time at Ohio State, I plan to major in Civil Engineering with a possible minor in Architectural Studies. I am hoping to be involved in The Society of Women in Engineering and am currently looking for volunteering groups to involve myself in. I am keeping an open mind about applying to graduate school, but I am currently unsure about my plans after undergrad. However, my main interest in becoming a Civil Engineer is to innovate our everyday technology and transportation systems to become more sustainable for our environment.
G.O.A.L.S.
Global Awareness
Through my general course work that all engineering majors are required to take, I will be prepared to cultivate appreciation for diversity by meeting and learning about a vast variety of different people. Meeting people from very different places than my hometown will also result in their life experiences differing from mine, which will allow me to learn about their life and gain a new perspective on diversity. Being apart of Society of Women in Engineering will also allow me to relate to other types of women that share the same interest of engineering while also being drastically different in other areas of life.
Original Inquiry
As an undergraduate student, I wish to take part in research and internships that will broaden my horizons of what sustainable engineering and infrastructure through civil engineering means and what it may look like in real world instances. I also hope to be apart of advanced course work that will challenge my thinking and allow me to grow in my passion for sustainability and improving in that aspect of engineering. Whether it be in research, internships, or advanced coursework projects, I hope to find my place where I can thrive most in the learning environment.
Academic Enrichment
I chose to major in Civil Engineering because it collides my love for infrastructure in the aspect of planning and building, with the idea of improving every day systems that everyone uses. I also have noticed a rising in the significance of sustainability and realized that I also have a desire to learn more about that. It is interesting to me that these two things can be used together to enhance our everyday systems while also caring for the environment. I have selected the Ethics of Engineering course for spring of 2021 because this course will allow me to experience more of what the engineering field entails and I am excited to learn more about it. I have selected courses in a way that will commit to excellence through challenging me while also being an aid for what I am interested in and will move me toward my goal of earning more about sustainability and infrastructure.
Leadership Development
Aside from the scholars program, I am also involved in Society of Women in Engineering and hope to get involved in American Society of Civil Engineers. Eventually, I hope to obtain a leadership role in one of these organizations that will enhance my leadership skills and push me to become more of a leader in a real world role. My involvement will help develop my leadership skills by challenging me to become more outspoken about my passions as well as challenge my instinct to work alone. My involvement will relate to my personal goals and my career goals by connecting me with people of similar interest and future goals. I will relate to those who share the same passion and by surrounding myself with like minded people, this will also enhance me toward pursuing my goals.
Service Engagement
Again, I am involved in service through the scholars program as well as in the Society of Women in Engineering. I hope to be apart of projects and commitments that are services for the community as well as the environment. I plan to work with the community and other like minded people to improve the state of our environment as well as engaging in the well being of the community and others. My involvement in service has helped my understanding of the social issue of environmental degradation. This is through the educational resources that I have experienced in the scholars program.
Career
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Artifacts
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About Me
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Welcome to my Honors & Scholars e-Portfolio
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Year in Review
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