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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
4Paws for Ability
This semester, I joined 4Paws for Ability, which is a club on campus that raises
dogs to one day be a service dog for a child. The dogs that are raised through the club could help a child with autism, Down’s Syndrome, anxiety, and many other things. Being a part of this club has really helped me meet more people who are passionate about the same things I am. As an animal lover and someone who loves to help people, this club has been a great experience for me to keep growing in my interests!
African Animals
In a spur of the moment decision, I decided to pick up the class African Animals 5400.01 meeting the professor who teaches the class, Dr. George. Most freshmen don’t take this course because it is a prerequisite for a study abroad trip open to only second years and above, but Dr. George said she would happily accept me into her class. A two and a half hour class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at eight in the morning, I thought it would be hard to get through. But when I attended my first class, it quickly became the highlight of my week. A man who has lived in South Africa his whole life and assists Dr. George with the Ohio State study abroad there leads the lecture everyday. The photos of the animals on the PowerPoint slides are all photos he has taken while leading safaris; and the stories he tells about the animals are all situations he personally in. It was amazing to hear him talk about these animals because he cares about them and respects them deeply, but sees the damage they do to the villagers throughout Africa. He provided a lot of wisdom about the truth in conservation groups and how they really impact Africans, which is something I had never heard before. He also demonstrated amazing understanding of the animals’ behavior and talked about how to communicated with them in certain situations. This class opened my eyes to things I had never thought of before, taught me a lot about the fascinating animals in Africa, and gave me exposure to a study abroad trip I may go on to South Africa.
About Me
Abby Martin is an undergraduate student majoring in animal sciences. She is a member of the International Affairs scholars group, and a member of 4Paws for Ability club. Abby is very passionate about animals and in the future wants to become a veterinarian and help rehabilitate abused and neglected animals. In her free time, Abby enjoys spending time with her friends, exploring new places outdoors, and playing with her dog, Roxy.