A Year in Review

A year in review:

I have taken courses that have bettered my understanding of global studies and diversities; I am taking Spanish courses to learn more about Spanish culture, and my research in linguistics enables me to learn more about different dialects in the United States. I am part of a multicultural sorority, which is part of OSU’s Multicultural Greek Council, and I have had the privilege of learning about the different groups that form the council. There are many ethnic backgrounds and different cultures that groups bring to the Multicultural Greek Council, and being a part of MCGC has also taught me more about intersectionality. My sorority promotes awareness about LGBTQ+ culture and is made up of diverse individuals who often share their stories and get involved in events that promote our differences as crucial to OSU’s success (such as spoken word nights and cultural showcases). I still plan to go abroad to study and volunteer.

Using the Honors Contract, I have constructed courses carefully that work toward bettering my knowledge about topics that I would like to understand better. I am doing research in dialects right now, and I am interested in the effect that bilingualism has on the understanding of different American dialects. I am also interested in learning more about how language develops in children and the crucial time period in which children are most open to the development of a second language. That being said, I hope that the courses I have chosen for the next two years are helpful as I explore this topic of research.

I have done my best to take rigorous courses and stay on top of the required GPA for Honors. My proposed schedule has many 3000 and higher level courses, which go toward academic enrichment. I have taken up research and have joined a sorority in order to educate myself beyond just the classroom. The majors I have chosen are to help me work toward the intersections of psychology and linguistics, and I think the rigor of the majors will encourage me to do my best, academically.

I have developed as a leader by making my way into the executive board of my sorority, and I am the member preservation chair. My responsibilities include promoting health and wellness in our members and aiding with the recruitment process. Having my own committee within the sorority has enabled me to develop my leadership skills. I still have plans to take on an internship that will help me develop as a leader.

I have the opportunity to volunteer through my sorority, as we have philanthropy events during which we support both communities on and off campus. An example is that some of our philanthropy events have been in support of organizations such as Equitas and the Trevor Project. Additionally, I volunteer as a research assistant at COSI. I would still like to go abroad to do volunteer work in South America, as I would like to implement what I have learned through my Spanish classes.

G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: I plan on taking courses that will better my understanding global studies and diversity, including two international studies courses, a modern Greek course, and comparative studies courses. Additionally, I want to travel abroad, preferably to a South American country or somewhere in Europe to earn volunteering hours. I also plan to join at least one club that promotes cultural awareness and diversity on The Ohio State University campus, such as a multicultural sorority.
Original Inquiry: I plan to use knowledge from my neuroscience courses to engage in a field of research that preferably has to do with neurological and mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, and more. I plan to use the research toward my thesis, and I would like to present said research as well to expand my knowledge about the field of study that I have undertaken.
Academic Enrichment: I plan to take rigorous courses, many of which will be honors courses and upper-level courses at 3000 and higher. I plan to maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 to remain in the Honors program and involve myself in internships and volunteering opportunities to educate myself further beyond just the classroom and develop out-of-the-box thinking.
Leadership Development: I plan to have a job at least over the summer, off-campus or on-campus (and preferably at one of the medical centers), take on an internship, or join a club in the spring semester in order to work my way into a leadership position or find a place on the club’s executive board.
Service Engagement: I plan to travel abroad, hopefully through Buck-I-Serve, to a third-world country (preferably somewhere in South America) in order to volunteer and do service. Additionally, I want to volunteer through clubs I join and volunteer clinically as well, hopefully through Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Career

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