Welcome to my Honors & Scholars e-Portfolio

I am an Animal Biosciences pre-veterinary student from Mundelein, Illinois. My undergraduate education vision is to make an impact in an international setting using my interests in animal welfare science and Spanish, and my E-Portfolio is a reflection of this goal.

Year in Review

The most prominent characteristic of my first academic semester at The Ohio State University is career and personal growth. I pursue my academic major, Animal Sciences, with an open mind to the diverse animal careers it offers me; as a result, I have identified some fields, including ethology and veterinary medicine, that align with my interests.

My research project on livestock welfare in Nicaragua served as a growth milestone for me this semester. After attending an Animal Science lecture on animal welfare science, and later hearing a speech on livestock in my Nicaragua Study Abroad pre-requisite course, I began a long-term investigation on livestock welfare in Nicaragua. This ongoing project, which entails international travel and bilingual communication, has increased my intercultural competency and communication skills with faculty, political figures, and advisors. It has elevated my career skills and my ability to channel my passions of animal welfare and the Spanish language through an academically-enriching medium.

I have developed skills throughout this semester that will be applicable to my education and to my future animal career. By participating in animal-related opportunities through the university, I have gained animal experience including livestock judging and halter-breaking, companion animal care, and exotic education. A developmental setback that I needed to overcome this semester was not having college-level chemistry in my background. In order to stay ahead in my general chemistry course, I reached out to professors and peers who had taken AP Chemistry. As a result, I was able to develop study skills in a short amount of time, and I feel that I will no longer be at a disadvantage when I begin next semester.

Reflecting on my first semester of undergraduate education, I actively and consistently sought out resources and opportunities that have helped me grow and develop over the semester.

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.]

Artifacts

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This oath was created by the ODI Morrill Scholars Class of 2019, of which I am a member. I was awarded the Distinction title after demonstrating my commitment to diversity and inclusion. This oath is the reason that I attend the Ohio State University; it speaks to my values of open-mindedness, inclusivity, lifelong education, and the inherent worth and dignity of every person. These values derive from my Unitarian Universalist roots and the environment in which I grew up.

I plan to enact the promises laid out in the oath by studying abroad, advocating for a diverse environment on and off campus, and striving to learn about the abundant culture and representation at Ohio State.

About Me

Animal Biosciences: Pre-Veterinary Track
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Biological Sciences Scholar and Morrill Scholar with Distinction

Sustainability Chair of HBAB Board for Residence Halls Haverfield and Barrett

Musical Director of Meshuganotes A Cappella Choir

College Representative of Animal Welfare & Behavior Club

President of Fellowship of Campus Unitarian Universalists

Employee at Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest, IL

Aspiring World Traveller, Intellect, Musician, Lifelong Learner

Strengths: Relator, Achiever, Learner, Individualization, Arranger, Input

Feeding Boris the Bobcat

Feeding Boris the Bobcat as an employee at the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest, IL