Second Year Service

To complete my second year Health Science Scholars Service requirement, I completed a more consistent volunteer activity. I volunteered through an organization on campus called, Smiles With Style. Every other Sunday afternoon, I would volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house in Columbus, Ohio. I played with the children there and visited with their parents. I am now the president of this organization, so it very near and dear to my heart. In addition to this activity, I helped with the Ohio State College of Dentistry Interviews, among other various events.

Service

To complete my first year Health Science Scholars Service requirement, I completed an array of service. I volunteered frequently at My Family Pantry, a Columbus food pantry, where we bagged and distributed produce to needy Columbus families on Saturday mornings. I also volunteered to be a tour guide for the Ohio State College of Dentistry interviews in the Autumn semester. I helped clean the Garden of Hope, an organic garden for the James Cancer hospital patients, and I helped the Red Cross recruit individuals to give blood at blood drives held at the College of Dentistry. Lastly, one of my most life changing events was when I took a trip to St. Lucia and volunteered in the St. Jude’s Dental Clinic over Spring Break. Completing service really has shaped me into a better person and I plan to continue to do service for others throughout my life.

 

G.O.A.L.S.

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  • 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.]

Career

Lauren Place
15910 Sunset Blvd Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
place.84@osu.edu 419-604-1869

EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Bachelors of Science Expected graduation: May 2021
Health Sciences Major Overall GPA 3.89
Biology Minor

HONORS

Ohio State University Dean’s List

  • Autumn 2017
  • Spring 2018
  • Autumn 2018
  • Autumn 2019

The National Society of Leadership and Success at the Ohio State University August 2018- Present

  • Meet other high achieving students
  • Network with professionals in your future career

WORK EXPERIENCE
Alvetro Orthodontics in Sidney, Ohio May 2016- Present

  • Educate patients on the importance of oral hygiene and consuming the right foods with their new braces, scanning patients’ teeth for their appliance, sterilization of instruments

City of Wapakoneta June 2014- August 2017

  • Money and inventory recording, served customers, used teamwork and leadership skills

ACTIVITIES
Pre-Dental Club at The Ohio State University August 2018 – Present

  • Learn more about the career of Dentistry and the life of a professional school student
  • Form relationships with Ohio State Dental school professors and students
  • ASDA Waxing Lab with OSU Dental Students 2018 and 2019
  • ASDA Pre- Dental Day at Ohio State University Dental School 2019 and 2020

Smiles With Style at Ohio State University August 2018- Present

  • Visit and play with the children and their families at Ronald McDonald house in Columbus
    • President December 2019- Present
    • Treasurer January 2019- December 2019

UNSDA at Ohio State University August 2018- 2019

  • Educate children on the importance of good oral health as well as provide them with toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste, and fluoride
  • Be an activist for marginalized populations relating to access to health care

Health Science Scholars at Ohio State University August 2018- Present

  • Given acceptance to a highly selective group, meet other high achieving health focused students, met professionals in health care, become educated on global and local health issues

Pen Pals at Ohio State University August 2018- 2019

  • Write letters and mentor an underprivileged Columbus child

VOLUNTEERING
St. Jude’s Dental Clinic in Vieux Fort, St. Lucia March 11- 15, 2019
• Assist orthodontists in their procedures
• Take photos and x-rays of patients
• Sterilize the instruments and facilities

My Family Pantry in Columbus, Ohio November 17, 2018
• Sorted the pallets of donated fruit and vegetables; allocated meals and produce to families

Red Cross Ohio State College of Dentistry Blood Drive Recruitment November 2, 2018
• Asked Dental students and staff if they were willing to give blood

Garden of Hope at Ohio State University October 16, 2018
• Cleaned up the garden, removed dead plants, rocks and debris

Ohio State University College of Dentistry Interview Day Campus Tour Guide September 28, 2018
• Gave prospective Dental students a tour of the entire campus

Community Commitment Day in Columbus, Ohio August 25, 2018
• Cleaned and organized supplies, walls and tables in an elementary classroom before school started

BuckeyeThon 2019 August 2018- Present
• Raising money for pediatric cancer research
• Funds raised go directly to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio

Artifacts

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Year in Review

Looking at freshman year as a whole, it has been a very good experience. With college, there comes an immense amount of change and with this change comes discomfort. However, if one can have the correct mindset then they will persevere and overcome such challenges. I want to give a few pieces of advice for when someone begins college. Firstly, it is entirely normal to feel homesick and lonely. When you reach this point take a deep breathe and realize everything is going to be okay. Then go talk to some people you have met and get out of your room. Secondly, make sure you find things that interest, you! Take advantage of the involvement fair and find a club that will help your Ohio State experience be unique to you. Thirdly, go into college with the attitude of: I have absolutely nothing to lose. I personally had this mentality and it has benefited me in so many ways. When it comes to your studies, do your best, but make sure you realize that your brain will get tired and you physically can not study the entire time. So take breaks and go have some fun with your friends. Lastly, for your first year understand that there will be times that you face adversity and understand that you must roll with them. Do your best to not fall to pieces; everything will work out in the end.
From the first few days of college until now, a few days until the semester comes to a close, I have changed. I have became more independent and self-sufficient. I have faced adversity such as failing organic chemistry quizzes and exams and have learned that life will go on and that it will be okay. Although I have faced adversity scholastically, I have always excelled and achieved very good grades in other subjects of college. I have learned that I have interests in things that I expected myself not to like because of college. Over the course of this year, I have became very involved in my clubs and organizations. I have gained so many valuable experiences and connections through The Ohio State University and I can not wait to see what my next years at this school will bring.

About Me

 

Hello. I am Lauren Place a junior from Wapakoneta, Ohio. Wapakoneta is a small town located in northwest Ohio and is home of Neil Armstrong. While in high school I was very involved in extracurriculars. I spent some of my time playing varsity soccer, diving, and cheering on our basketball team. I was also a member of National Honor Society, the Octagon Club, the French Club, and a member of the Ohio Extreme Soccer club. While attending the Ohio State University, I am majoring in Health Sciences and minoring in Biology. I have became involved with a number of differing activities on Ohio State’s campus. I am an active member of the Ohio State University Health Science Scholars program, the Pre-dental club at Ohio State, Alpha Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and the treasurer and now president for the Smiles With Style club. I enjoy volunteering and aiding underprivileged people. I also enjoy working with children in a variety of ways. Every year I am the assistant coach a youth soccer team in Wapakoneta. Additionally, I volunteer at the local middle school. I am employed by Alvetro Orthodontics located in Sidney and Tipp City Ohio. I hope to attend Dental School in the future, and continue my education with a specialty following the completion of Dental School.