G– Global Awareness Global awareness means to have an international focus; studying, researching, or interning abroad; or volunteering, working, or participating in student organizations abroad. From this, students should gain appreciation for diversity. I plan on achieving this goal through studying abroad and possibly through doing service work in other countries.
O– Original Inquiry Students should be involved in research and creativy projects to gain an understanding of the research process. This can be across campus or global. I plan on achieving this goal by participating in research either my second semester of my first year or my second year at OSU.
A– Academic Enrichment Students should pursue academically rigorous endeavors above the OSU norm. Then apply what they have learned to their future careers. I plan on achieving this goal by taking rigorous classes to be competitive when applying to medical school. I will use what I learn throughout my years of education to be a good doctor.
L- Leadership development Students should develop solid leadership skills in the classroom, community, and a variety of activities. Students should recognize their skills and choose positions that would be best for them. I plan on achieving this goal in multiple ways. I plan on being the leader of an intramural basketball team. I also plan on being a leader in the classroom and I would like to pursue a leadership position in a club that is important to me.
S- Service Engagement Students should recognize their interests and seek out volunteer opportunities in such areas of interest. Students should want to serve their community and society. Another important aspect to this is that students can reflect on what they have experienced and realize what they have learned or gained from giving back. I plan on achieving this goal by participating in plenty of volunteering programs and opportunities. I have an interest in the medical field, so most of my service should be targeted in that field.