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.

The two most important aspects of the G.O.A.L.S for me are Original Inquiry and Academic Enrichment. Starting with Academic Enrichment, this is my main focus for pursuing the G.O.A.L.S. Everything else I encounter during my time in the Scholars program revolves around my own personal academic enrichment. Every other aspect of the G.O.A.L.S uses Academic Enrichment as a base in some way. I view Academic Enrichment as the most important aspect of G.O.A.L.S because it does apply to everything. Being a learned individual allows for the freedom to do expand into whatever facet of life you choose. The gathering of knowledge has been the most important aspect of humanity throughout its history. This is no different today and it is our duty to learn as much as we can during our time in this world and to use that information to improve the world in which we live.

I believe that Academic Enrichment is the most important to my career in college and beyond. Going into the field of computer science requires one to be academically proficient in order to be successful. I plan to use my time here in college to learn as much as I can, mainly focusing on my major but also giving attention to various other subjects I encounter as part of the general education curriculum. One of the reasons that this aspect of the G.O.A.L.S is so important to me is that for my major is that I will need to continue learning if I want to keep up. There is no way that college can teach me everything there is to know about computer science, there is simply too much out there. This makes it very important for me to focus on my own personal academic enrichment because of how necessary it will be in my future career. My academic enrichment will continue to be an important aspect of my life long after I get my degree. One step I can take to improve my academic enrichment right now is to work on personal projects outside of schoolwork . While I have done a few small projects outside of school, I do plan to take on larger personal projects as time goes on and my skill increases. I must make sure, however, to make sure that I don’t let personal projects interfere with my school-related academic enrichment.

Another aspect of the G.O.A.L.S that is very important for me is Original Inquiry. Going hand-in-hand with Academic Enrichment, I believe that it is our duty to learn new things. It is very important for us to always be pushing the bounds of what can be done and this is especially important in the world of technology. Every day there are new technologies being developed, this is due to all of the original inquiry being done in the field. There is always a need to make machines faster, to make programs more efficient, to make AI smarter. All of these topics are being pushed by members of the computer science community doing important research into new and exciting aspects of the field. While I am unsure of whether or not I want to pursue research during my time in college or just focus on more common applications, I am fairly certain that I want to take part in some sort of research at some point during my career.

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.]