G.O.A.L.S.

The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.

My G.O.A.L.S.

I’m back! I am several weeks into my second year at Ohio State, and I am still looking for opportunities to enhance my experience on campus and grow. Today, I will be sharing my G.O.A.L.S. for the remainder of my time here.

Global Awareness: Appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences.

  • Learn about public health on a global scale
  • Volunteer abroad
  • Attend events that allow me to immerse myself in other cultures and learn from other people’s experiences

Original Inquiry: Understand the research process by engaging in experiences

  • Get involved with undergraduate research
  • Attend an event where I can showcase my research and learn about the work other people are doing

Academic Enrichment: Academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom

  • Successfully complete pre-med requirements
  • Obtain a minor in Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies

Leadership Development: 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.

  • Join one more student organization or other extra curricular activity
  • Get more involved in or obtain leadership roles in the organizations I am already a part of

Service Engagement: Commit to service to the community

  • Volunteer abroad
  • Continue to serve both the campus and Central Ohio communities
  • Volunteer at a different clinical setting

Thanks for reading!