Global Awareness:
I plan to take part in an education abroad experience at some point during my undergrad career. Currently, I am in the STEP program, and I plan to create a project that will allow me to travel abroad and learn more about diversity and culture in another country. While I am not yet sure where I will go, I am interested in studying in a European or African country.
Original Inquiry:
During the second semester of my first year, I applied for and received an undergraduate research assistant position with The OSU Wexner Medical Center Department of Otolaryngology. I began working in this position during the Autumn 2020 semester and expect to continue until graduation. I work with the BabyTalk Project, which studies language development in children. Currently, I code audio files and meet with staff to discuss the project and language development in general. I am excited to be learning about things that directly relate to my studies and future career.
Academic Enrichment:
I am very excited about both my major and minor. I chose to major in Speech and Hearing Science with the intention to continue to grad school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). The more I learn, the more I find the science of speech and hearing to be fascinating. There are many exciting developments in research which have the potential to make huge impacts on many lives. As an SLP, I will work with people who have difficulties with language and speech. I enjoy serving others and interacting with people, and I believe I am on a wonderful path to a career that will allow me to do just that.
Additionally, I am working towards a minor in Studio Art. Art has always been a hobby of mine, and I enjoy the opportunity to be able to learn more and incorporate it into my coursework. The creativeness of studio art contrasts with the science of speech and hearing, which I think will result in well-roundedness. I also believe that studio art will have interesting uses within speech therapy, and I am excited to look into these.
Leadership Development:
Mount Leadership Society gives me wonderful opportunities to develop my leadership skills. During my second year, I took on a role as a Co-Chair of the Summit Corps Committee within Mount. In this committee, I planned and executed Mount’s annual leadership conference, where Mount Scholars had the opportunity to learn about leadership according to the Social Change Model.
I am also a leader in Cru, which is a Christian organization on campus. My second year, I took on a position of a small group leader, where I connect with other students, organize and lead Bible studies within my small group. This has been a rewarding experience so far, and I look forward to continuing to lead in Cru over the next few years.
Service Engagement:
Within Mount Leadership Society, there are many opportunities to participate in service. Throughout my first year, I participated in a variety of volunteer opportunities to serve others. During Mount’s Legacy Week, I was on a team that worked with agencies in Columbus to create service projects that addressed the social justice issue of health. In my second year, I am completing a Year of Service through Mount, where I am serving with an after school program for students in Columbus.