One of the parts of G.O.A.L.S. is service engagement. During my first semester of college some members of the Green Engineering Scholars and myself went to a place called Patches of Light to volunteer. At this service engagement my peers and I helped the organization build a garden. This is an organization that provides sick children with places to learn and do activities. The garden we built was for the children to learn about how to eat healthy and eat natural fruits and vegetables. This was a great time to explore the community of Columbus and meet new people. I am glad that this event has fulfilled one of my G.O.A.L.S., and I am excited to continue doing service engagement like this due to the positivity it spreads through people and communities.

[ “G.O.A.L.S.” is a place where students write about how their planned, current, and future activities may fit into the Honors & Scholars G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.

• 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.]