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Second Years: e-Portfolio Artifact 1

The two dollar bill was made in March 1862 and was continuously used until 1966. Obviously no longer printed, this bill can be seen as a rare form of currency. Despite owning this artifact, its historical significance means little to nothing to me. My grandmother gave me this bill when I was 10 years old and asked me to hold onto it. At the time, I thought she wanted me to have it because she expected it to be a rare, sought after bill that would be worth a great deal one day. Now, I know she always wanted me to have a piece of her. I’m aware that this bill probably won’t be worth anything more than two dollars in my lifetime, but I carry it around with me wherever I go. She was my best friend growing up. Every day in kindergarten I would make her a necklace or an ornament just to show how much she meant to me. Luckily, she is still alive today, but her health is depleting and I rarely get the chance to visit. This bill is very special to me, especially during COVID, because when I get to see her there are no more hugs or close conversations. I keep this bill to remember her and everything she meant to me throughout my life. Through this bill I’ve learned to cherish every moment and hold onto the ones you love.

G.O.A.L.S

During this pandemic, it has been very hard to stay motivated and committed to my goals. Despite all of these challenges though, I have been very dedicated to my coursework. I have been doing my best to be innovative during this time finding ways to stay connected with my friends and being safe at the same time. I chose the major Marketing and minor Psychology because I truly enjoy learning more about people and gaining new interpersonal skills. I am beginning to take business core classes and I feel like I am beginning to enjoy school. My psychology classes will also pick up soon. I am staying involved on campus by interacting in my business fraternity and being active in my scholars program. I am also continuously applying for internships. I am also trying to begin service despite everything being online as I will begin volunteering at 7 cups. Overall, I am trying to remain on track with everything through all this turmoil.

Year In Review

Mount Leadership Society Scholars was easily the best decision I’ve made coming into Ohio State. I wasn’t so sure about it at first because of the negative connotation that sometimes comes with “scholars,” but I’m glad I didn’t pay attention to any stereotypes. I have met my best friends through Mount. These aren’t just friends, these are kids I plan to live with after sophomore year and keep in touch with for the rest of my life. Not only have I met some amazing people, but I have made some amazing memories. Some of the service projects we did have had a lasting impact on me and my college experience. Legacy Week helped me professionally develop while also supporting a cause I’m passionate about. It’s so hard to describe everything that Mount has done for me in my first year of college, but I know that I have gained just as much as I have given it. There were many hours of discipline and dedication, but I feel like I learned one really important lesson: It’s possible to stay on top of studies, engage in social issues you are passionate about, and do it while making memories alongside some of the most exciting and entertaining people in the entire world. Mount Leadership Society Scholars was a joy to be apart of and I cant wait to continue the journey next year.

First Years: e-Portfolio Artifact 2

Kairos is a well known religious retreat that many high schools offer to their juniors and seniors. It is student and teacher led and is a way for people that come from all walks of life to connect on a spiritual level. This retreat was especially important to me because I was stuck in my own little bubble in high school. I was grouped with the “popular kids” and the “jocks” because I was captain of the basketball team and most of my friends were athletes. I never really shut anyone out but I also never made a gesture to befriend those outside of my immediate circle. I used this retreat to really connect with people I wouldn’t have had the chance to without it. I made some lifelong friendships with people I would’ve never imagined. My artifact is the cross awarded at the end of the retreat. I wear it all the time and use it as a reminder to branch out and show everyone kindness and respect even if we are more different than alike..

First Years: e-Portfolio Artifact 1

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The Rubik’s Cube was created in 1974 by a Hungarian professor named Enro Rubik. It has been challenging the public mind ever since then. My senior year of high school, my English teacher challenged me to learn how to solve it. I was always fascinated with it but I could never get myself to learn the steps of completing one in its entirety. I chose this as my artifact because it showed my dedication and commitment to something. This simple “toy” is a way to show that when I set my mind to something, I can do anything. It may seem like a small feat, but a very small percentage of the world’s population can solve a rubik’s cube. It is just a symbol of my ability to follow through on challenges and how I can intrinsically motivate myself to achieve a goal.