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Year in Review
My workload this year has been harder than it ever has been in the past. Taking classes like o chem, o chem lab, and physics–all at the same time–has taught me study habits and time management skills that I did not necessarily need prior to this year. Additionally, I have added some extracurriculars and volunteer experiences, bolstering my résumé and improving my leadership skills. I received a promotion at work, going from a Supervisor to a Program Assistant in the Department of Recreational Sports. I was also elected Vice President of Finance for a non-profit organization called Universal Health Aid: Columbus. Both positions have put me in charge of people and have helped teach me conflict resolution, accountability, and confidence.
I have also been doing research in the OSU College of Pharmacy for a little over a year. I have been working with mice, weaning them, euthanizing them, and dissecting their brains to be analyzed. I will be continuing this research more intensively in the summer and will be using STEP money to pay for rent, groceries, and other essentials. I am excited to further improve my lab techniques and affirm my interest in doing research as part of my career. I’m looking forward to developing these skills and interests and forming mentor/mentee relationships that can benefit me as I apply to medical school and beyond. I am also excited to take a lighter course load next semester and to see what the year has in store for me.
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.]
About Me
[Your “About Me” is an introduction and should provide insight into who you are as a person and a learner. This should include a picture of you that is appropriate in a professional/academic context. This information should be continually updated. For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]