I plan on continuing on my engagement in a hospital environment by volunteering at the Wexner Center in my free time. I also plan on participating in many more long and short term service opportunities through me being involved in the Biological Sciences Scholars group because there are many opportunities presented to us to go out and volunteer at different events like at restaurants, runs, etc. I will also engage in service through the Volunteers Around the World Dental Club as they go out and help in the community through different events as well.

My hope in developing my leadership skills is to continuously be involved with different clubs on campus that interest me and be a strong and outspoken member so that in future years, I can apply for leadership positions within the clubs. I’m currently aiming to continue my involvement with the Volunteers Around the World Dental Club so that I can, in the next few years, develop a leadership role and take on more responsibility. The same goes for the Indian Student Association.

I have planned to pursue academic enrichment through the coursework that I plan on taking. I chose Neuroscience, with a focus on dentistry, as my major because I knew I would do well because I am genuinely interested in the material that the coursework entails. While I have yet decided upon what minor to pursue, I plan on choosing one that although may not be typical, will help me in my plan on having a private practice after dental school. So I will possibly be deciding upon something near the business aspect. My GE courses will most likely be chosen based upon those that align well with my intention of going to dental school or my desire to minor in something like Business.

I have yet to have any research experience but I hope to develop some starting my Junior year of college. I would be interested in conducting research on topics that range from anything that has to do with psychology and how the brain and human body works, to something in the field of environmental science like the behavior of animals. I am also open and considering taking research opportunities that don’t relate to anything in the field of inner-bodily sciences and rather something that has to do with the social behavior of humans. As long as a research opportunity is interesting, I would be open to participating in it.

I plan on developing my global awareness by traveling abroad to countries like Peru or the Dominican Republic with the campus club “Volunteers Around the World, Dental.” It will provide me with an opportunity to travel abroad and speak Spanish, as well as learn more about new cultures while developing basic knowledge in dentistry at the same time. I also plan to continue my involvement in the Indian Student Association on campus because although I am familiar with Northern Indian Culture, it will allow me to learn more about the cultures in different regions of India. I would also like to join clubs for different countries to learn about more cultures around the world.