In my remaining years at Ohio State University, I hope to develop more as a global citizen and integrate myself into the Columbus community. I can do all that and more by setting G.O.A.L.S for myself.
Global awareness:
For my own mental health, I avoid watching the news or reading in too close on current events. It often fills me with a sense of impending doom. However, I want to set a goal to learn one new thing about what’s going on in the world each week. This will give me a small dose of news without sending me over the edge.
Original inquiry:
I would like to shadow physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to understand what it is like to be in the medical field. As a premed student, engaging in these experiences can help me feel more prepared for my future career and to better appreciate the healthcare workers I interact with in my life now.
Academic enrichment:
I hope to continue to push myself and excel in my coursework. I know my classes will get harder as I progress through undergraduate school. I just have to keep my head up and think about the end goal (while still living in the moment of course).
Leadership development:
I recently joined the club rowing team. Although this year I am a novice, I would love to hold a leadership position on the team next year. I would especially love to be captain. This position would allow me to act as a leader of the team and the liaison from athlete to coach.
Service engagement:
In my Year of Service (YoS) project through the Mount Scholars program, I will be consistently volunteering for two organizations: Grant Medical Center and the Columbus Dream Center. I hope that my work this year will be meaningful and that I will be able to continue serving the Columbus community after my YoS project is over.