G.O.A.L.S is a honors and scholars acronym that stands for Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. Global Awareness is what I will learn about different cultures and ideas through my experiences here at Ohio State. Original Inquiry involves going to different presentations, lectures, and events with questions that will help me understand the topic. Academic Enrichment is simply pursuing a route that is more difficult than the route others are taking. Academic excellence occurs when you are pushed outside of your comfort zone, and that is what difficult classes and experiences do. Leadership Development is as it sounds–developing leadership skills. This is an important one to me because being a leader is a quality used in school, a career, and even with friends and family. I am currently on the executive board of Buckeye Food Alliance as a general body member and hope to hold a position next year! Lastly, Service Engagement is being involved in service organizations, churches, or anything that utilizes your time and talent for others in need. As I said I am a member of Buckeye Food Alliance and this organization runs a food pantry for anyone with food insecurity. In addition, I am really hoping to go on a missionary trip through Crossroads Church, and/or get involved in Buck-I-Serve! I am excited to explore G.O.A.L.S and will update this section with how I am doing with them!