[ “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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. 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.]
In regards to the Academic Enrichment and Service Engagement portion to the Honors & Scholars GOALS statement, I feel that my experience as a first year was priceless and transforming. Coming into college, I was expecting the academic coursework to be exponentially more rigorous than anything that I experienced in high school; however, I probably made myself more anxious than need be. I learned that time management is key to academic success and I can always try my best in whatever I do. My service engagement as a first year was truly priceless and helped me to further realize my passion for serving others. I participated in programs like HAY where I worked with underprivileged children; I also participated in volunteering at Heinzerling Center where I and a few other peers went and interacted with the disabled residents there. Both the academic stretches and service opportunities that I got to participate in this year were truly integral in my growth as a student and overall person.