Spring Project

My interest in the spring project is pursuing internship opportunities. These align with the goals of scholars and as well help to push me towards a goal of employment. I’m going to try and build relationships with people I find interesting and then pursue further connections before asking for an internship.

Part 2: To do list

I visited One Line Coffee and continued the tradition of asking for their recommendations of what to drink. One Line Coffee recommended to me the Honey Latte. I would describe the latte as a light roast coffee that is full of flavor with notes lavender and honey. I would rate it a 5 out of 5. The coffee shop was small but I like the interior design and chalkboard esthetic. Additionally, the coffee was prepared overpour or as a pour over style. The next place I went to was Doug Mama located in Clintonville. There the women behind the recommended their herbal tea. The tea was berry hibiscus.  The tea was cold but that brought out the flavor. The berry flavor was strong and abrasive but at the same time was not overpowering. I would rate it a 3.5/5. Very hydrating but didn’t give me the caffeine buzz I needed. The fourth place I went was mission coffee there I had delightful and rich girthy roasted black coffee, as recommended by the barista. The coffee was a dark roast and was iced. The coffee was not bitter but was kinda dull in flavor. The coffee did make up for its flavor by giving me a good caffeine buzz. I would rate the coffee 3.5/5. Notably, after getting coffee I went to Hot Chicken Takeover with a group of friends. The last and fifth place I went to was, Zen Cha Tea Salon, There I got their bubble tea. It was was chai flavor and the tea was marginal. With my experiences with trying bubble tea as the fad grew the quality started to decrease. The tea here was not the best chai tea but the tapioca balls added something to distract me from the taste. If we’re being honest that’s probably why the quality went down. These fade places focus on the distracting factors of the balls rather than creating a rich tea flavor. Overall, the tea would be considered a 1.5/5.  
My favorite part of to-do list was asking the baristas and shop clerks their opinion on what I should order. I like the concept because it allowed me to get what each shop thought was their specialty. This allowed me to get an unbiased representation on my part for the selection of what to drink. My favorite day was when I got coffee at mission coffee. That day was awfully fun because I spent it with friends. Specifically, Doug (my roommate), Clark, Calvin, Tori, and Lili. We got coffee and then we went to Hot Chicken Take over to eat. The experience of getting coffee with friends is an experience everyone should have. I learned that Columbus started with only a few coffee shops and just like the city, the number of shops grew exponentially. This Columbus to do list has made me want to learn more about Columbus’s restaurants and their food history. This project has made me ponder what is Columbus’s true food context. What food truly makes Columbus Columbus? If someone were to go do my specific Food and Tea to do list, I would recommend One Line Coffee because it houses a great vibe with its opening spirit, and a great array of pour-over coffees.

Part One: Columbus To Do List

I chose to do the coffee and tea theme for my “to do list”. I’m looking forward to trying a drink at each coffee shop that the shop recommends. The drink I will be trying specifically coffee at each shop. So, at each place instead of ordering my favorite drink, I will ask for there recommendations. I will prompt each cashier with the question “What would you recommend to me?” I hope to get an experience of knowing more about different coffees meaning, I want to understand the names and meanings of different brews while simultaneously, getting a greater depth of knowledge on Columbus. My goal would be to learn more about Columbus’s history in relation to coffee. I went to Staufs Coffeehouse in the German Village location. As stated previously I had them recommend me a drink that was bold and full of flavor. For me, at the time of ordering, I wanted a drink that gave me a large blast of energy. The worker Sara, recommended to me the Guatemala roast because my needs fit that roasts description. Overall, Staufs coffee shop I would recommend. Staufs is a local coffee shop but it can be seen in many parts of Columbus, with locations in Grandview all the way to Franklinton. The quality of having many locations gives it an advantage over some of the smaller coffee shops in Columbus. Another quality, Stuafs has is they don’t just offer coffee and tea. They offer candies and deserts as well. You can get Chocolates all the way to pastries provided by Patty Cake Bakery.  Overall, I would give it a 4 out 5 stars.

Interview with My Mentor

I met with my mentor Becca Schalip on Sunday the 30th of October. I was really interested in her perspective and opinions on the Bachelor of Science in Architecture major, given shes majoring in that field as well. She provided me with tips and resources that fulfilled my curiosity. For one, she presented me with the general rundown of how my college career will look. Becca remarked that “the Junior year will be the most stressful”. One of the biggest tips I received was to take tons of photos for my portfolio— explaining as a freshman you can get internships and having a professional portfolio is one was one to make a great impression. Within our long conversion, she emphasized the fact of always making an effort to build relationships with your professors. Becca stated all of her summer internships stemmed from connections made from her relationships built with professors. All and all, my interview with Becca was successful in answering some of the questions I had with my major. The interview also helped guide some of my new goals.

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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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

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Artifacts

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