This semester, I was involved with just a few volunteer services. I volunteered at the Good Neighbors Picnic at Goodale park, H2O’s 5K race, COSI, and at a respite home. Unfortunately, I have not been able to be involved as much as I had hoped. My favorite service event was the Good Neighbors Picnic at Goodale Park. The event really educated me about homelessness, and I was able to have conversations with members of our community. Next semester, I plan on volunteering at Riverside Methodist Hospital. It will a long-term volunteer position. I also plan to continue volunteering at Goodale Park, COSI, and at the respite home. There’s a lot of opportunities to volunteer here on campus so I plan on taking advantage of that. Although I know that I’ll be a little busy with all these activities, I know that it’s for a good cause so I will not hesitate to continue helping out.
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.
Academic Enrichment
I’m a Biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences here at OSU. I chose to major in Biology because I want to learn about what goes in our bodies, what causes diseases, and how to cure them. I hope to become a Medical doctor in the future, a pediatrician to be exact. My experiences, and interest motivate me to pursue this dream even though I know that it’s going to be really hard. So far, I can say that being a Biology major is very challenging. I’ve had a lot of tough nights, and a few good ones. The courses that I am taking right now are difficult. I came into my first semester with the expectation that everything would be really hard so I’m not very surprised yet that doesn’t mean that I’m not drained. My first semester here at OSU was a great wake up call to help me transition well into college. I know how to manage my time better, how to fully prepare for exams, and how to schedule time for socializing. I hope that the lessons that I’ve learned during my first semester, will help me become more successful for the rest of my semesters here at OSU.
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 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.]