Month: August 2019

Year in Review

My first year at Ohio State (though cut short) was an amazing experience.  For the first time, I was truly “on my own”, with all the freedoms and responsibilities that brings.  I think one area that I grew in more than others was learning about myself as a student, and understanding how I learn best.  I have learned (through unfortunate circumstances, but it’s valuable information nonetheless) that I am not very much of an online learner.  I do much better with face-to-face interaction with my instructors.  That is absolutely something I can keep in mind for scheduling future classes, but also for my life in general: I know that if I don’t understand a direction given to me through email or something else, I should follow up in person to clarify.  I have also learned about my study habits and how I best prepare for class.  While I am able to work in groups very well, I find that when studying for a big assignment I do better on my own.  That way, I feel that I can go my own pace, and I don’t have to worry about being too distracted to help those around me.  I have also learned that I am actually ok about studying in my room.  I know that for some students, they need to leave their room and get a change of scenery for their studying to be effective.  While I sometimes like studying in the library to change it up, I find that I am actually very productive in my own space as well.

Though I’m a little sad that my first year at OSU was cut short, I know based on how wonderful this year was that I have so much to look forward to in years to come!  I’ve made great new friends that I can’t wait to see back on campus in the fall, and I’m excited to return to Columbus and Ohio State to spend more time in those amazing places!

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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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.]

Career

[“Career” is where you can collect information about your experiences and skills that will apply to your future career.  Like your resume, this is information that will evolve over time and should be continually updated.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

About Me

Hi, my name is Kelly Ross!  I’m a first year pre-engineering undecided major, and I’m hoping to pursue a music minor.  I am a Mount Leadership Society Scholar.  I am from Hudson, Ohio (which is between Cleveland and Akron).  In high school, I was a National Merit Finalist, the recipient of the National High School Choral Award, and I graduated with honors.  I was also captain of my swim team, a choir section leader, and I served as secretary and head of blood drive committee in my high school student government.  I plan to get involved with similar activities on campus; I am already a member of the Ohio State University Women’s Glee Club, and I hope to join a blood drive club and a musical theater group as well as some extra-curriculars related to my major. I am so grateful to have the chance to be in glee club, because being a member of a choir has been a huge part of my life, and I’m thrilled to continue that.  I also hope to participate in events at the Newman Center.  I’m not sure what type of engineering I want to pursue yet, so I’m not quite sure which career I will have yet.  My goal is to have some type of internship or co-op related to my field of study next summer (preferably near my hometown).

I am pursuing engineering because I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do with my life, and the people close to me encouraged me to use my math and logic skills for an engineering degree.  I have always loved math and solving problems, so being able to do that and help others as a career is my goal at this point.  My previous work experience was working as a host in a restaurant.  While it was not my favorite activity, I think hosting taught me important life skills about communication and hard work, which will help me in my future career and many other areas of my life.

I am really looking forward to helping my community through the Newman Center and the Mount Leadership Society, both of which I think will provide many opportunities for service.  My faith is very important to me, and so I value the chance to practice it by helping others.

I hope my ePortfolio will be a record of my time at Ohio State and everything I am part of through my years here.  Hopefully it will show the growth of where I start from to where I go.