SECOND YEAR & BEYOND

Considering everything that I have experienced in my 1st year and this past summer 2018, my GOALS one year ago were quite different from my GOALS today. Initially, I thought that my future would involve making a decent amount of money while working in the medical field, perhaps a nurse. I was quite set on this and had my classes all scheduled and ready to. To a certain extent, I believe in the signs from my gut, and I started to realize that maybe I didn’t want to go into the medical field anymore. From this point, I found my way to the University Exploration Program. Through “exploration”, I was then able to find my interest in the School of Environment & Natural Resources. With my environmental background and the professional I had met from it, I thought working in conservation efforts at a local/state level in Natural Resource work was for me. I have since then declared a Natural Resource Management major in SENR and am still passionate about the subject.

 

While I am passionate about NRM, I don’t necessarily think it’s going to point me to my direct career path. I have considered going into the peace corp as this would be enriching to use Natural Resource management to help people. With one of the GOALS being Global Engagement, I can definitely align with this and being globally aware in the 21st century. I have always wanted to “do something with my life”, something that is entirely selfless, yet would have a great impact on the world.”. Now, I know I’m not going to go to another country and be their “American Savior”, but I think I believe I can be a tool utilized amongst other nations and communities.

 

Beyond the peace corp, I would have interests in pursuing a degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs. I have been striving for the Academic Enrichment side of GOALS and I have had some different campus jobs that have taught me about some higher education operations. I would like to work at a college or university working in efforts of access among schools with students who are in greater need of services to achieve admission and financing of a higher education degree. I think this could tie into my passion for multi-cultural work, diversity work, and my long-term goal of reforming the Eurocentric/US-centric environmental curriculum taught in schools and at universities.

 

By the end of my second year, I hope that I will have completed my STEP program, as I have an interest in doing research or studies in that of environmental access to food and nutrition. I would like to have some sort of proposal or academic connection to someone at the university to learn more about things such as food deserts, specifically in the Columbus metropolitan area!

Poetic Jazz and it’s Application to life

Recently I had the opportunity to see Esperanza Spalding speak and perform. For those of you who are not avid jazz consumers, Spalding is a 2010 Grammy award-winning artist in the category of best new artist. This is a reputable accomplishment for any, but a first of it’s kind for the genre of jazz. My friend Juliana and I got tickets provided by our Ohio Union Activities Board for a dinner and performance and I’ll be honest from the credentials I had researched I was expecting a good show. All of my expectations had been exceeded. With an added benefit to the touching performance, the Ohio Union provided a spectacular dinner including salmon, fresh vegetables, and chocolate cake! In addition to this drinks and freshly brewed Hubbard & Cravens were available. (Food is an essential part of my experiences) To return to the topic of Spalding I would add that she had a certain composure and behavior that made you want to be ultra attentive.  Her descriptions of how bass and melody work together much like how speakers and conversations are held. The way things are harmonized is an essential path towards productivity and resulted outcome. Another point discussed by Spalding is that of making a lot out of a little. While she used a more rather graphic explanation, it could be summarized by her discussion of her mother and how she would take the few resources of food and money to make a great life for her daughter and children. This included lessons for Spalding to become classically trained vocally and on cello amongst other instruments from an incredibly young age. I considered this presentation of song and discussion an important learning experience in my life. Hearing her perspectives on life and on jazz as both a human and a musician myself was eye-opening and opportunity I am grateful to have at the expense of the amazing institution in which I consider my college, my school, and my home.

 

 

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

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.]

Career

[“Career” is where you can collect information about your experiences and skills that will apply to your future career.  Like your resume, this is information that will evolve over time and should be continually updated.   For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

Artifacts

As a newly adjusting college student, I have found a new affinity to coffee. I am also quite dependent on it now. Through my adventures of coffee tasting outside of Dunkin and Starbucks, I have discovered many shops in the Short North. Mission, One Line, and Imperio are all great, and I have also learned that Crimson Cup is not as good as Hubbard and Cravens. Thomson: Berry Cafe and Scott: Connecting Grounds do a pretty good job, but TerraByte in 18th Avenue is very hit and miss!

About Me

Hello Fellow Buckeyes,

My name is Caleb Hineman and I am in Ohio State’s Exploratory Program. Currently, I have a passion for Nursing as it is the long-term major in which I am pursuing. I have an interest in German and intend to attain a minor in Germanic Studies. I am in the Mount Leadership Society Scholars program and am an on campus resident of Bowen House. I am also an Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) Scholar with the Morrill Scholars Program. I am currently seeking clerical employment at The Ohio State University. I am currently in the first semester of my freshman experience and am enjoying the OH-IO Buckeye culture.