Artifact

Peloton Bike Review: An Exclusive, Studio-like Cycling Experience

Another object that has made a big impact on my life was the Peloton bike. It has allowed me to better my physical and mental health, along with inspiring me on a day to day basis. Growing up, I participated in many sports and activities, meaning I was always busy and active. My never-ending activities led me to have a passion for exercise. During my off seasons, I would consistently go to the gym in order to be in better shape for the next season. Once covid hit, I was unable to attend the gym or workout much. About a month into quarantine, my parents decided to order a Peloton (stationary bike with online classes). I started riding once a week but soon progressed to five or six days a week. Every ride on the bike was a journey and experience. I’ve learned how to discipline and then push myself beyond what I believed I was capable of. Each class was a competition within myself, striving to earn a higher output than the ride before. Not only was I getting a full body workout in to satisfy my passion for fitness, but I was growing as an individual mentally. At Peloton, there are a wide range of classes for all levels and types of people, with a wide range of instructors. The instructors are all very passionate about what they do: sending positive messages while providing a workout. The instructors consistently provide the class with words of encouragement and wisdom. On many occasions, I have felt inspired by what I’ve heard and used their words to look at life with a better outlook. The Peloton bike, for those 30 minute classes, allows me to exit the world of stress and focus on myself. I started riding the bike for exercise, but I have gained much more knowledge on myself and my wellbeing. I am grateful that I have been able to grow and work on myself during quarantine.

Year in Review

Over the past year, I have seen character development and growth within myself in various different ways. Socially, I have been able to meet new people from all over and make many new friends. It was important for me to branch out and step outside my comfort zone by meeting new people because that is something I tend to struggle with. Joining mount scholars was one of the best decisions I have made because it forced me to make friends outside of my high school bubble and create an entirely new experience. Another way I have seen growth within myself is my dedication to my academics. I had a rigorous first year by taking biology and chemistry in the same semester which included two labs a week. It was always very important to me to make sure my work was completed before I hung out with friends. I have learned great ways to study that have helped me score high marks on my exams and end with the grades I want. Throughout high school, I was in a habit of studying last minute because I was able to do so and still get good grades. Now reflecting on this past year, I changed my study methods to prepare further in advance which helped me transition from high school classes to college classes.

 

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

Hi there, my name is Sydney Levy and I am from Solon, Ohio. I am currently a Biology major at The Ohio State University. When I attended Solon High School, I was a four-year member of the ladies track team and am the fourth place record holder for pole vault. I also was a competitive dancer and team captain for seven years at a local studio called Dance Studio M. Also through the school, I was a member of the National Honors Society, a peer tutor for math students four hours a week, and held a leadership position for the Jewish Student Union. I volunteered weekly at a place called Friendship Circle where students were able to entertain children with disabilities. During my junior year in high school, I worked on a fundraising campaign through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society called Students of the Year, where my team raised over $33,000 for blood cancer research. This project allowed me to make a difference within the cancer community, and would be something I could definitely see myself contributing to in the future. I am unsure what I want to do after college, but I plan to study science and pursue a career in that field as well. My work experiences include working as a babysitter and working at a day camp throughout the summer. I really enjoyed creating connections with the children and campers, but I would rather utilize my strong math and science background and in my future career. I am part of the jewish female community. I am choosing to participate in events on campus such as attending Hillel and Chabbad, two of the temples on campus. I like to feel connected with my religion, so I am ensuring I stay active within my community by interacting with other Jews for the holiday’s and at other events. I hope through my ePortfolio I am able to share insight on myself and what I intend on doing in the future.