Month: September 2019

Education Abroad Expo Thursday, September 12 2p.m.-6p.m.

This event was put on by the Office of International Affairs in the union for students to learn more about their study abroad options and the different programs OSU and outside organizations have to offer.

During my time at the expo, I was able to talk with the director of the Global May Great Britain Program, one I am very interested in and will be applying to, and learn more about the objectives of the program as well as his personal take away from the experience.  It was as interesting as it was informative.

I was also able to speak with a representative from the Spanish study abroad table who gave me very valuable information on the different upcoming study abroad options for Spain.  I want to receive either a minor in Spanish or double major in Spanish and neuroscience.

The last education abroad table I visited at the expo was DIS, and they are an outside study abroad organization that represent thirty different majors, one of them being neuroscience.  I am very interested in studying abroad my sophomore year, and this program is at the top of my list at the moment.

The Education Abroad Expo was related to international affairs in every way.  It was a perfect introduction to the options we have during our four years here for studying abroad, and it was very exciting to map out where I want to go and when while I am at OSU and how each experience will further my education and provide me with an invaluable knowledge of the material I will be studying as well the culture of the country I will be immersed in.

 

Community Commitment Saturday, August 24 8:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

This event was school-wide, and it was put on by Pay it Forward to serve the greater Columbus area.  I was assigned to the Olentangy River Wetland Research Facility with mainly fellow IA students.  We spent the morning painting their gazebo “Ohio State grey,” as the director called it.  It was very peaceful painting and being surrounded by such beauty.

When I learned the assignments were random, I was hoping to get a volunteer position outdoors and one that was more physical volunteer work.  I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for the last two summers, and I have really enjoyed the diversity of the work I have been able to do, one of which included painting.  Painting this gazebo for Community Commitment reminded me of the first house I ever worked on for Habitat for Humanity because my job then was to paint the doors and the trim.

This experience relates to international affairs because people from all over come to this facility to bird watch.  Being able to restore and update this gazebo for people to experience their passion was a very meaningful endeavor.

I hope to continue volunteering throughout my college career with many organizations to make an impact as many places and with as many people as possible.

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 Arianna Lombardi, and I am a first-year student at The Ohio State University.  I chose OSU because after my tour of the campus, I got that feeling that this was the right fit for me in so many ways, and I could not be happier with my decision.  I am in the process of switching my major to neuroscience, and I want to either double major in that and Spanish or receive a minor in Spanish.  During my time here, I have been able to get involved with many wonderful clubs and student organizations.  I am a member of the International Affairs Scholars Program, Global Health Initiative, Make a Wish, and UNICEF, and I am applying to be a morale caption for Buckeyethon next semester.  My hobbies include swimming and dancing, and I love a good board game.  Throughout these next four years, I want to study abroad, hopefully more than once, do research, volunteer many hours, get an internship, and take advantage of everything OSU has to offer socially and academically.  I want to grow as a student and also as a person, and I believe The Ohio State University is the perfect institution for me to achieve all of my goals.

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.]