G.O.A.L.S.

The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.

G.O.A.L.S: Second-Year

My G.O.A.L.S, an acronym for the five things I should accomplish during my time here at Ohio State (Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement), are as follows:

Global Awareness: Because I am interested in becoming a part of more diverse and inclusive environments to grow my cultural knowledge and appreciation, I will become more involved with cultural organizations on campus. I am already a fringe member of the Cultures and Travel club, an organization that hosts student-led trips to significant and educational cultural events around Columbus such as a Greek festival and Orthodox church tour downtown, and will become more involved with the organization as a full member soon.

Original Inquiry: As an invested member of the John Glenn Public Affairs college, I plan to apply for the summer 2022 Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP) in order to participate in advanced coursework and receive a high-level internship. Once I am accepted to this program, I will apply to work with a prominent non-profit organization in D.C, possibly the League of Women Voters or another women-based group, in order to advance my knowledge on policy and advocacy in the field.

Academic Enrichment: My time at The Ohio State University will be rigorous and exemplify the lifestyle of a student looking to be above and beyond expectations. My graduation year is currently set a year early (2023) due to my diligent and precise course scheduling, and I plan to stick to this timeline without deviation for the remainder of my OSU career.

Leadership Development: As a member of the Mount Leadership Scholars, I am surrounded by opportunities to flex my leadership muscles and grow as a leader. Currently, I am a Mega within the program, mentoring a first-year Mountee within the program and helping her grow into a better leader. Additionally, within Mount, I have constant opportunities to attend seminars, meetings, discussions, and roundtables which cover a wide variety of leadership topics.

Service Engagement: Throughout the year, I will commit to continued service with two organizations: Kindergarten Corps and the Loveland Food Pantry. Alongside Kindergarten Corps, I will aid the West Broad Elementary School site twice a week in the areas of literacy and reading. During the winter break, I will also work with my hometown Loveland Food Pantry to supply meals to families in need in the community.