Hello and welcome! My name is Shannon Kelley, I’m from Pittsburgh, PA, and I’m studying Animal Science at the Ohio State University. My goal is to eventually pursue a degree in veterinary medicine, working specifically exotic animals or the avian species.
Month: August 2015
Year in Review
Autumn 2015:
Coming into Ohio State this Autumn Semester as a first year student has taken me from the bottom to a comfortable level of achievement when it comes to learning a whole new way of learning and living. On campus, I’ve grown to understand many different ways of living, learning about the best places to go and how to manage my time between class, studying and extracurricular activities. I’ve also learned how to get more and more involved on campus as time has passed, being a part of several organizations and events. Finding out even how to study for my classes was a great feat, figuring out some environments are much better than others for me focus to the beset of my ability. I’ve taken much more responsibility over my own life than I have ever had the opportunity to do before, with so many more decisions to make and options to weigh out. My day-to-day life on campus needed much improvement from the beginning of the year to now, and adjusting to a new lifestyle has been the biggest part of my first semester at The Ohio State University, meeting a majority of my expectations in the growth.
Through the Scholars program, I have learned a great deal about how to thrive on campus in many different ways, from studying to community service, to how to write a successful resume. Now, I understand how to locate many of the different buildings on campus and where to go for certain academic needs. Professional development is one of the biggest things I’ve learned through scholars, and finding what I want to do with my education out of the thousands of options I didn’t know existed before has helped me to find my own little niche on a huge campus. The scholars program has also helped me to connect with many different peers who share so many of the same interests that I do and of whom I can rely on for help, becoming some of my best friends. Biological science played a big role in my development and adaptation to this whole new world of University, and now I have the tools I need to follow my own path.
Now that my first semester is over, I’m excited to grow even more academically in the next semester to come.
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G.O.A.L.S.
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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
Ohio State Current Resume- Shannon Kelley
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About Me
Well, to start, I’m originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I attended North Hills High School. I was very involved in my high school’s music program, being in both marching band and orchestra. I was also the president of my school’s German Honor Society, and love the German language and culture. I’m also a very big nerd: I get very excited about science, especially biological, medical, behavioral studies. I hope to get into research during my time at OSU. Also, I love working with animals, volunteering a the National Aviary (bird zoo) for 3 years and at the Carnegie Science Center Animal and Aquaria Department. My major at Ohio State is Animal Science and I hope to advance into Veterinary Medicine someday, and even more specifically working with exotic animals.