As a part of my neuroscience internship, I sat down with three seniors that had just been accepted to med school. We talked about the cases we dealt with during the week, but we spent far more time discussing hypothetical ethical situations and learning about the MCAT. One of the students had tested in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, so we were very interested in his studying techniques. He even offered to sell us his stack of 3000 note cards for cheap. He recommended buying the MCAT prep books, but not the online tutoring, as it was too expensive and not worth the price. We also went over the most common med school interview techniques and how to conduct yourself accordingly. I learned a lot talking to those seniors that I would not have been able to learn otherwise.
G.O.A.L.S.
The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.
Service
My biggest regret and one of my to-dos for next year is better organization, particularly of extracurricular information. I wrote absolutely none of my first semester service hours now and I’m still struggling to come up with all of it. For the second semester ten I worked with my friend Mike and Ohio Health Aid. I helped promote, staff, and then donated to a blood drive in coordination with the Red Cross. I gained a real appreciation for the phlebotomists of the Red Cross. I also realized just how much work actually goes into running a small volunteer organization. It was a good experience overall and has prompted me to start the process of joining OHA for next year. They have a lot of wonderful volunteer opportunities and outreach programs that I feel are actually helpful.
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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. 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.]