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Year in Review
GLOBAL AWARENESS
This year has been one of many adventures and trying to discover exactly who I want to be. My main goal in coming to OSU was to learn more about other cultures and the world around me. I got the opportunity to travel to the Czech Republic for a month and explore a country much different than my own. That was probably one of my greatest experiences of my time at Ohio State because I got to immerse myself into a different culture and try to understand a different lifestyle when I didn’t even know the language. I was a little nervous at first because I would be on my own, truly on my own, for the first time in my life but I am so grateful for the opportunity because it forced me to grow and discover myself a little more. This May I will be heading to Australia and I hope it will help me to understand the world a bit more and give me a new perspective.
ORIGINAL INQUIRY
Although I have not been involved in research yet, I have recently been inspired by my history of HIV class (MICROBIO 3704) I am currently taking to maybe pursue research in a topic that I had not considered before. I am a zoology major with a pre-veterinary path but this class has made me passionate about advocacy and treatment of HIV and AIDS in developing countries. There is a study abroad opportunity associated with this class that I would love to go on eventually but I also want to figure out a way to research here in order to bring awareness to the importance (and lack of) treatment of HIV in countries with a high prevalence of the virus.
ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
I knew long before coming to Ohio State that I wanted to be a veterinarian and that alone has inspired me to do well in my classes and select a curriculum that not only challenges me, but will better prepare me for my future career. It has been very difficult and at times I have felt like giving up but then I remember why I am here and how far I’ve come and it helps me to go on. I really do enjoy learning and have also tried to select my GE’s to better enrich my knowledge and touch on my other passions that I don’t exactly get to explore within my major.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
I’m currently in a Human and Animal Interactions Club that I wish I could be involved in more but my job got in the way a little bit this year. I work as an instructor for little kids a Wendy’s Gymnastics and Fitness for Children which I really love because it gives me a break from the regular day-to-day stresses of classes and studying. I love working with kids and they are always so happy to be there so it really is relaxing and reminds me to be more optimistic. Next year, I will begin shadowing a veterinarian during the week as well as working, and I hope I will have enough time to get involved in other clubs around campus.
SERVICE ENGAGEMENT
I have been a part of a lot of service-oriented projects including the Best Buddies Organization, Autism Speaks, and volunteering at animal shelters. I hope to get involved with more service projects, especially ones like Buckeyeserve that will allow me to volunteer overseas. Next summer I will also be volunteering in Cambodia at an elephant sanctuary through Reach Out Volunteers which is involved through campus.
G.O.A.L.S.
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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
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Artifacts
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About Me
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