This artifact is my 2021 scheduling planner. Throughout my life, I always valued being able to manage my time effectively through planning ahead and visually seeing my tasks for the week. In college, I noticed myself losing this sentiment by just going with the flow, and not intentionally seeking a structured schedule. After realizing what my weaknesses were when it came to procrastination, I invested in a planner that outlined my daily tasks and helped me stay on track when it came to assignments, meetings, and events. This has enabled me to reclaim my time and become proactive with every move I make, allowing for my road to success to be easier to grasp.

Global Awareness

By surrounding myself in organization that contain diverse populations, I have been able to get a wide array of perspectives. These organizations include Mount, the Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association, First-Gen Premedical Student Association, and being a Residential Advisor. In the past 2 years, I’ve been able to discuss and question important global topics like race, religion, and political affiliations with these groups.

Original Inquiry

I began research this school year at OSU and Nationwide. As a pre-med student, having research experience is vital when preparing for medical school, especially when in a clinical setting. For my research at OSU, I work under the Department of Urology to study implicit biases in healthcare and how to combat it in the future. This includes going into free clinics and surveying healthcare professionals and patients to get a better sense of their perception of healthcare in Central Ohio.

For my research at Nationwide Children’s, I aid in the recruitment and consenting of patients that are eligible to be recorded for studies in infancy movement and whether further disabilities may appear in the future. I also record clips to put into a software algorithm that analyzes these videos.

Academic Enrichment

As a pre-medical student, stem classes have been part of my main course load throughout school semesters. These include general chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. To balance the hard work of these courses, I made sure to take classes that served my other interests alongside my stem classes, like women’s and gender studies, ancient African history, and social psychology.

Leadership Development

Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association- President

First-Generation Premedical Student’s Association- Treasurer

Residential Advisor- Managed an entire residential floor

Service Engagement

My main mode of service this year was being a Red Cross Blood Donor Volunteer. At this service site, I helped people through the blood donor process, which included providing information about what to expect when one donates, and what affects it may have on their body. At this site, I met various people from all walks of life that showed me how diverse Columbus was, and how much I can learn from people who have different paths from me.

Artifact 2

My culture and heritage play a big role in my life, so one could only imagine the importance this artifact has on me. The object you see is a traditional Ethiopian coffee maker called a jebena. Jebenas are a staple piece in any Ethiopian household, with coffee being the most popular drink in the country. In my culture, it is a common practice to have daily “coffee time”, a time where the family comes home, lounges around, and drink coffee made from the jebena. Family life is integral to the Ethiopian societal dynamic, so we find little ways to make it special. During coffee times, meals are eaten, laughs are exchanged, and stories are told. I enjoy these gatherings because it never fails to remind me that the people around me are what make me who I am, and without them, my life would be incomplete.

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  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.]

G.O.A.L.S.

[ “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.]

Career

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Obtaining a B.A. in Biochemistry; Minor in Psychology and History

SKILLS

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional writing and oratory skills
  • Language proficiency in Amharic and Spanish

    WORK EXPERIENCE Tutor, Dr. Nega’s Educational Center, Columbus, Ohio

  • Tutored elementary, middle, and high school students in various disciplines
  • Mentored and gave advice regarding college readiness to students Office Assistant, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

August 2019

2018-2019

2019-2020 • Managed resident life within a specified hall, serving as residents’ first point of contact and providing

informational services
• Oversaw incoming mail, aiding in the verification and distribution of packages

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

2019-Present • Managed and regulated Jones’ 2nd Floor residents, in terms of mental, physical, and emotional health

Residential Advisor, OSU

• Provided interactive events that exemplified diversity and inclusion for university residents Media and Marketing Chair, OSU Mount Scholars Program, Columbus, Ohio

  • Created weekly power point presentations
  • Designed and distributed program’s flyers
  • Recorded short advertisement clips, exemplifying the needs and wants of the program

    Executive Council, OSU Model African Union, Columbus, Ohio

  • Served as a chair member for the Executive Council Committee of the MAU Conference in Washington

    D.C.

  • Represented the Union of Comoros in delegating the complexities of African upheavals
  • Collaborated with other nations to successfully analyze and combat future disruptions within the continent

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE Red Cross Blood Ambassador, Columbus, Ohio

• Aided in informing patients about the blood donorship process Tutor, Reynoldsburg Library, Columbus, Ohio

• Aided students with their schoolwork and standardized test preparation Instructional Volunteer, COSI, Columbus, Ohio

  • Provided directional services for visitors
  • Aided in the distribution of information for workers throughout the museum

    EXTRACURRICULARS Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Organization, President, OSU

2019-Present 2017-2019 2018-2019

2019-Present

• Organization that provides a university network for Ethiopian and Eritrean students and young professionals

• Hosts key events that emphasize the importance of education in minority communities
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, Columbus, Ohio 2019-Present

• Aids students with minority identities in the process of applying and succeeding in med school First-Generation Pre-Med Club, Treasurer, OSU. 2019-Present

• Dissects the struggles of first-gen college students, providing resources and opportunities to promote success within the medical field

 

 

EXPERIENCE WITH RESEARCH

I began research this school year at OSU and Nationwide. As a pre-med student, having research experience is vital when preparing for medical school, especially when in a clinical setting. For my research at OSU, I work under the Department of Urology to study implicit biases in healthcare and how to combat it in the future. This includes going into free clinics and surveying healthcare professionals and patients to get a better sense of their perception of healthcare in Central Ohio.

For my research at Nationwide Children’s, I aid in the recruitment and consenting of patients that are eligible to be recorded for studies in infancy movement and whether further disabilities may appear in the future. I also record clips to put into a software algorithm that analyzes these videos.

Artifacts

The book Outliers Malcolm Gladwell holds much significance to me, for it has taught me so much on the process of success. The title represents the select few who have withstood all odds and achieved the unimaginable, thus receiving the name “outlier”.  The book goes on to explain how these elites conquered their battles and persevered through adversity. An important concept mentioned in the book was the 10,000 hour rule, where it explained that in order to become an expert at a task, one must spend 10,000 hours in practice. This lead me to question if I’ve ever done this, or plan on doing it in the future. This also inspired me to want to put more time into things I feel passionate about, because passion and skill combined is what paves the way for success. It is also important to point out that Gladwell acknowledges the advantages and disadvantages of various backgrounds. Students from high socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to attain success than their less fortunate counterparts, and this detail is key when comparing two individuals. It makes me want to advocate more for individuals who are not privileged, and provide opportunities for them that will help them get to the same playing field as the rest of us.

About Me

I an incoming freshman to the Ohio State University and I will be studying biochemistry with a minor is psychology. I have always been attracted to OSU because of the vast opportunities provided here that are so comprehensive and endless. I come from an East African background, with my family being from Ethiopia. All throughout my life, I took trips to Ethiopia, where I got to experience the culture and meet the various kinds of people. Those trips lead me to want to pursue a career in medicine, where I one day plan to go back to my country and open a hospital, where I can better serve my people. In my leisure time, I enjoy exploring the city with friends, where I try different food spots and create memories that’ll last a lifetime.