Month: May 2016

Homeland Security

DHS Project

Homeland Security was a class in my major that I found to be extremely interesting. For our final project, we had to give a security assessment of the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. I enjoyed this process because it gave me hands-on experience in assessing a critical target.

In this project, I was responsible for assessing what the building was in proximity to. It is close to many high-level targets and is easily accessible. Often times, chemicals are left in the hallways and labs are left unlocked, which are just two examples of how the building is not secure.

Freshman Year in Review

My freshman year of college has been one of the best years of my life. I have gone through many ups and downs, but mainly ups. I have made some incredible connections within International Affairs Scholars. In fact, some of my best friends have been made through the program.

When I came to college, I was so unsure of whether I would make friends and step out of my comfort zone to try new things. Here I am a school year later, having made some lifelong friends and having tried many new things like coffee, sushi, salsa dancing, and fitness classes at the RPAC.

I was also worried about grades and whether or not I would enjoy my major. I managed ending up with an above a 3.5 GPA, and formed friendships with professors. I have also enjoyed all of my major classes I have taken so far. I am confident that I made the right decision of major.

This has been a great year and I look forward to my future at The Ohio State University.