Month: May 2022

American Sign Language 1101

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This has by far been one of my favorite classes. Ever since I can remember, ASL has been something I wanted to learn. More recently, I have come to the conclusion that it is something I deem necessary for my career. I aspire to be a pediatric physician. I want to be able to sign ASL so I can communicate with my Deaf patients and their families without the need of an interpreter. I believe that this will provide an added comfort. However, something I didn’t know that I would be learning with the language is Deaf culture.

Before taking this class, I carried so many misconceptions about the Deaf community and ASL. I am so glad that I have become more educated about Deaf culture and that I can educate my friends and family too. One of the most important things that I learned is that the Deaf community does not think of deafness as “hearing loss” but of “deaf gain”. By using the word “loss” it provides a negative connotation and implies that there is the need for a cure.

If you are considering what language to take if you need a language requirement, I strongly suggest taking this class. It has opened my eyes about entire world issues I did not even know existed, and I am so grateful for everything that I have learned. I plan to consider my studies of ASL and gain an ASL minor too!

Another Year, Another Dollar

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Sophomore year has been a roller coaster of a ride both academically and emotionally. Organic Chemistry I and II challenged me in a way I’ve never been before, but I survived and came out of it a better student. Being part of the EBoard of MCOST and helping begin a legacy has been a sensational experience. Creating a safe environment for the students we work with and our club members has been amazing, and together we have become a family.

As a member of Buckeye PAL, I’ve been able to help my fellow buckeyes on non-crisis calls as well as learned of the many resources and support that OSU provides. At times, it can very much feel as though the entire world is against you, so it is important to know where to find support when needed.

In summary, this academic year I was a part of MCOST, LSAMP, Buckeye PAL MSP, Bowen OA Staff, Bio Sci Scholars, and Science Olympiad at OSU. If I could do anything differently, I would focus more on myself. There were many situations where people took advantage of my kindness which was not good for my mental health. For the rest of my time here at OSU, I intend to put my goals, my commitments, and myself first, and share my kindness with people who will reflect the energy I give them.

Vision Statement of Action

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For my remaining time as an OSU undergrad student, I intend to leave my mark. I will continue to help my community through Buckeye PAL and MCOST. I wish to partake in a research experience so I can gain greater academic discipline and enhance my work ethic. Research is an uncharted territory for me and this summer I will hopefully gain the opportunity to challenge myself in a way that I haven’t before.

As much as I want to grow professionally through research, my classes, and work, I also want to grow personally. I want to broaden my knowledge of other cultures as well as my own culture and history. I would also like to spend more time to myself reading more books and partaking in other activities I care about.

MCOST

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During Feburary 2021, My friends and I started a club called Minority Collegiate Outreach and Support Team (MCOST). With the mission to promote the pursuit for higher education for underrepresented 9th – 12th grade high school students across the greater Columbus area, MCOST has partnered with East High School and intends to further its impact across more schools. While only being established for a year, MCOST currently has about 60 members and have put on a variety of seminars at East High including (but not limited to): the college application process, scholarship scavenger, College panel, vision board creating, and a physician guest speaker. Along with these seminars, MCOST also mentors all the students we work with and is dedicated to community service!

As Community Engagement Chair of MCOST and one of it’s founding members, I see the family that we created and our impact at East High, and I am filled with gratitude and pride. The environment that MCOST creates on campus and at the high school is one that is inviting and comforting. I am very thankful for East High for letting us work with their students and everyone who has come together to make MCOST what it is today.