One of the locations I decided to visit was the North Market from the list “local food favorites”. I chose this location because it’s a great opportunity to experience a wide variety of foods and other vendors. My absolute favorite thing to get at the north market is a boba smoothie. They have so many different options to choose from, and they’re all amazing! There’s also a vendor that sells the best macarons that I’ve had yet. Every time I go, the north market never fails to amaze me. The most recent time that I went, my mom was with me, which made it especially special as she hasn’t been since she went to Ohio State University almost 20 years ago. It was so interesting to hear about how it has all changed in that time. I would definitely recommend visiting the north market at least once in your time in Columbus.

Another location was One Line Coffee. It’s a cute little coffee shop located on High Street. One Line isn’t like a lot of coffee shops that. I’ve been to. It doesn’t have the kinds of coffee like Starbucks or some cafes on campus. They sell plain coffee, not the fancy, sweetened stuff that large corporations sell. It’s not a very big shop so it’s cozy and it has an awesome aesthetic (if you’re into that stuff). I recommend this coffee shop to anyone who likes a very basic coffee. It wasn’t terrible, but it’s not something that I really enjoyed coffee wise, as I like sweetened coffee.

My favorite experience in Columbus was the North Market. It has so much to look at and so much to offer. There was something for everyone there. Throughout the duration of this project, I learned that Columbus has so much to offer everyone. There are so many places to go. No matter what you like to eat, or what activities you’re into, Columbus has something for you. These lists are so convenient for anyone who’s looking for something to do that’s not in the spotlight. There are so many things listed that I didn’t know about that I would love to go try. If you’re participating in this assignment, I really recommend doing things that seem out of your comfort zone! There are so many amazing opportunities in Columbus, and you’ll miss them if you simply do things because they’re similar to what you usually do. 

This semester, I chose the Nature and Outdoor Recreation list. I am really excited to go outside and truly explore nature around campus and Columbus. I am most looking forward to getting to know the outdoors around me, and being able to share my excitement and experiences with the people around me. Being in ENR, I am around people who care about the environment and the outdoors. I think people could definitely benefit from going to the places on this list. So far this year, I have been to the Olentangy River Trail. My favorite part of my experience was the sheer beauty of the area. It was so naturally beautiful and a really amazing experience. We saw so many different species of plants and animals. It’s also a very common place for people to go on runs, walks, or bike rides. It is so close to campus and the perfect place to go if you want to get outside. There was nothing confusing about this trail. It was marked when it needed to be and is good for people who want an overall easy trail to follow. I will definitely be going back to this trail. I have been quite a few times, and it never fails to amaze me. I recommend this trail to everyone! It is, as I said before, so accessible to everybody on and around campus, and it’s not confusing in any way. It is 12.8 miles long, so it’s perfect for everyone, no matter their experience or expectations.

[ “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.]