This slide comes from a presentation I am doing for my freshman seminar class on travel. This seminar class has been my most meaningful learning experience of the semester. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about travel with a small group of students and a professor who is very passionate about the topic. This class has opened my eyes to the various ways people have traveled throughout history, and the different reasons they did so. This was never a topic I thought I would have the opportunity to study, and I am very grateful to have had the chance to do so. Through this class, I will be traveling to Montreal and Quebec City over winter break. I am very excited to explore a new place and culture, while considering all of the things I have learned about travel this semester.

My G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness-

I believe exposure to different cultures, ideas, and opinions creates open minded people who are able to work together to solve problems. I hope to become more globally aware by engaging with students of different backgrounds than my own, therefore broadening my horizons and seeing multiple perspectives on issues. Because I want to go into the medical field, I would also like to take classes that compare healthcare in various countries. I am also considering studying abroad at some point in my college career.

 

Original Inquiry-

I am very excited to get involved with research on campus. I would like to find one research lab that I am interested in and remain in that lab for most of my college career. Through research, I hope to challenge myself to think and problem solve creatively. In addition to research, I plan on majoring in Molecular Genetics. By following this coursework, I hope to be exposed to more advanced classes and research opportunities.

 

Academic Enrichment-

I am majoring in Molecular Genetics. Through this program, I hope to take classes that will challenge me and prepare me for a career in genetics, medicine, or research. I would like to gain research experience in cancer or genetics.  I also plan on taking GE courses that will challenge me in ways that are unrelated to science. Specifically, I am excited to take classes in the women’s studies field, as this is an area I am interested in outside of genetics. I hope these classes will force me to think in different ways and consider different scenarios than my science classes will. Additionally, I think taking these types of classes will give me a well-rounded education.

 

Leadership Development-

I am currently a member of two clubs on campus. I am a member of the HeforShe club, and I also serve as a 1Girl facilitator. As a HeforShe member, I work to create ways to increase awareness of gender inequality on campus. I work with elementary school girls as a 1Girl facilitator to help build their leadership skills. In the future, I would like to get involved in research and work in a lab setting. I would also like to join a community organization and become more active in the Columbus community. Joining a community organization, especially one that focuses on healthcare, would combine my interests in leadership and the medical field, and hopefully make me a better leader in my community.

 

Service Engagement-

I believe serving the community is one of the most important experiences a student can have. Currently, I am involved in a program called 1Girl. Once a week, I meet with a group of local elementary school girls and work with them to build leadership skills. As I continue on in my academic career, I hope to volunteer in a hospital setting and work with children. I see myself working with pediatric cancer after completing my education, so I feel it is important that I gain experience volunteering in a hospital and with kids.

My name is Julia Hurley, and I am a freshman studying Molecular Genetics. I realized early on in my high school career that I loved biology, especially genetics. One of my biggest passions is raising awareness for the many different types of childhood cancer and the lack of research funding they receive. After earning my degree, I hope to go to graduate or medical school to study genetics and cancer. I eventually want to work either in research or as a pediatric oncologist to bring equal funding to childhood cancers and to help make a difference in the field that means so much to me.

Year in Review 2018-2019

As my sophomore year comes to a close, I have been reflecting on my goals and experiences I have had. This year, I took a cultural anthropology class and added an Anthropology minor to my degree plan. Taking anthropology classes helps me become more globally aware and exposes me to different cultures, thoughts, and ideas. By minoring in anthropology, I will continue to develop awareness of the world around me. I will learn how to work well with people of all different backgrounds, and I will gain a deeper appreciation for different cultures.

In addition to adding an anthropology minor, I also began working in a research lab this year. Working in the Cripe Lab at Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been a great opportunity to learn more about the research process. This summer, I will work full time in the lab on a project that investigates the effects of virotherapy on solid tumors. During this time, I will have the opportunity to create experimental designs and carry them out. From these experiments, I will learn how to obtain and interpret data to draw conclusions for other people to use. I plan on working in this lab for the rest of my undergraduate career and continuing to develop my research skills.

This year I took rigorous science courses as I work towards my degree in Molecular Genetics. While very challenging, these classes help prepare me for success in future classes and post graduation. I am considering either medical or graduate school after college, so a difficult curriculum will help prepare me for the rigor of those programs. I also added an anthropology minor. This minor will give me a better understanding of the world around me and help deepen my appreciation for all peoples, ideas, and cultures. In addition to my work in the classroom, I also become a certified pharmacy technician this year. Working as a pharmacy technician allows me to apply the knowledge I gain in class to the real world.

Outside of the classroom, I serve as a BuckeyeThon general body member. BuckeyeThon is a great way for me to share my passion of ending pediatric cancer with my campus community. Being a general body member gives me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills. As the Team Captain Operations Coordinator, I work with all of BuckeyeThon’s team captains and send out all communication to them. In this role, I have the chance to help make the Team Captain program stronger and raise more money to end pediatric cancer. I also get to engage with campus, which strengthens my public speaking skills and my confidence in my leadership abilities.

In addition to BuckeyeThon, I serve my campus and community by volunteering at The James Cancer Hospital. As a volunteer in the art gallery, I interact with patients, families, and visitors. Volunteering at The James helps me to learn the best ways to support patients and their families going through cancer treatment. It also gives me the chance to give back to Ohio State, which is something I believe is very important. I plan on volunteering this summer and next school year at The James.

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

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation is a reflective description of the artifact that attempts to communicate its significance.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]