Volunteer Work (First Year, Spring Semester)

Dunn Dash Triathlon (4 hours)

I volunteered at the Dunn Dash Triathlon on March 2nd, 2019. My assignment was to hand out shirts, water bottles, and bagels to the participants along with showing them where they can get their results from the triathlon. A takeaway from this experience was definitely how communicative you should be with the participants. Since this is where the participants finish their triathlon, communicating with the participants makes them more comfortable after their competition.

Trash Kickers (3 hours)

I volunteered at the Trash Kickers – The Sequel Honors and Scholars event at Luka Park on March 23rd, 2019. Our assignment was to collect trash that was scattered throughout Luka Park and place them in the appropriate bag. A takeaway from this experience was how much of an impact we provided when picking up trash. When we finished and walked back through the park, I realize how clean the park had become because of us. It felt very accomplishing that the park looks much nicer because of the work we put in to clean it.

USAPL (USA Powerlifting) (5 hours)

I volunteered at the USAPL on April 11th, 2019. Our assignment was to help set up for the competition that starts on April 12th. Me and several other volunteers helped build the machines used for powerlifting and build platforms for the stage. A takeaway from this experience was seeing how a famous competition is set up. I was filled with awe when I saw the progression of the stage and the progression of how the competition was going to be set up knowing that I took part with the set up.

DSWS Graduation (1 hour)

I will volunteer for the DSWS Graduation on April 14th, 2019. Since this volunteer work have not been done yet, I do not know what my assignment would be. As a result, I have no takeaway from this experience yet.

True Colors Reflection

Learning about the fact that there are different colors for people with different personalities have really opened my mind to other people. I can apply the information about the type of personalities people have during group work. One person’s personality can lead to one idea while another person’s personality have a more unique idea. Grouping up with people with different colors help us to view different perspectives on a situation or a task. As a result, we can complete our task more efficiently.

In a team and/or for this scholars’ group, taking in consideration about the different colors and personalities can have a huge impact. Everyone with a unique color have different strengths and weaknesses and knowing the type of color a person is can be beneficial. For example, if you are having an issue with a certain topic, you might go to one person due to the fact that they love to communicate and help with others. At the end of the day, both you and the other person are happy because your issue is resolved and the other person have a great feeling of helping others out.

Leadership Definition and Example

Leadership is more than just taking control of a group. Leadership involves interpreting idea that was created from others and using these ideas for a benefit. It involves being open to everyone, being an example to others, and communicating with others.

One example of leadership was a moment in my high school football team. We were down by 7 points by halftime and everyone in the locker room were quiet. Our team captains did not just blame on our team for our poor performance but they pointed out what we can fix in our gameplan. This is shown as leadership because our captains brought the team together with a positive mentality that we will beat the opposing team. This moment also showed that our captains took responsibility to address the issue so we can win the game.

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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 includes both a description of the artifact and a reflection on why it is important to you, what you learned, and what it means for your next steps.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

About Me

My name is Derek Kwan. I am going into my first year in The Ohio State University starting next fall. I plan to double major with Data Analytics and Actuarial Science, and I want to work in the field of sports. Sports always had an impact to me growing up. I played Middle Linebacker and Offensive Tackle in my high school football team. I joined the Dunns Sports and Wellness Scholars program to further continue my athletic state of being.

Outside of being active, I love to work with my community. For three years (2014-2016), I worked as a fundraiser coordinator in a charity event called “Lift-A-Thon” to help raise money for equipment for my football team. I have also worked as a camp counselor this summer (2018) at the Flushing YMCA – Beacon 194. Both experiences have helped me learn about involvement in my community and the importance of helping out.

Can’t wait for what is to come for Ohio State!