Month: September 2018

Kayla Marshall

   

    My name is Kayla Marshall and I am a 1st year from Cleveland, Ohio. I am a biology major on a pre-med track here at Ohio State. I wish to go into either pediatrics or neonatology. I enjoy spending time with infants and kids so I believe this would be the perfect occupation for me. More specifically about my background, I live in a suburb in Cleveland called Bedford Heights. My high school that I come from was majority black and lacked the diversity that I feel is essential for a person’s personal development. It was also hard for students like me to get into prestigious universities such as Ohio State. Students like me were told to settle for schools that were easier to get into. This never stopped me from applying to universities that I believed would challenge me through my academic career. Coming from a family of five and being the oldest of three it has been my responsibility to lead by example. I always felt the pressure to get good grades, be involved in school and community events, and take care of my responsibilities around the house.
Going through the college admissions process was one of the most stressful things I have ever gone through in my life. All of the schools I applied to could not compare to Ohio State. It was my dream and the only school that I wanted to attend. Despite being told that I didn’t have high chances of getting in, I still put my all into my application. Receiving my acceptance letter was the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me and I could not have been more proud of myself in that moment. 

About Me

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Year in Review

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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

 

 

I chose to make the subject of Psychology my very first artifact. I chose this class out of the rest for several reasons. For one, I believe that this class both challenges and excites me the most. It is also the most demanding and time consuming class that I have but I enjoy learning about human psychology. My goal after undergrad is to go to medical school and it is helpful for any student taking the MCAT exam to have a good understanding of Psychology 1101. Understanding the different parts of the brain and the nervous systems that allow us to perform several actions is very fascinating to me and makes me eager to learn more. I have enjoyed the challenges that this class has bestowed upon me so far this semester. My goal for this class is to end with an A by the end of the semester. This will take a lot of outside study time as well as attending office hours if I need help with any of the material. I know that the information that I learn from this class with follow me up until I am ready to take the MCAT for medical school. Taking this course as early as my first semester of college will help me more forward in other courses that will prepare me for what’s in store after the next four years.