G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness

Original Inquiry

Academic Enrichment

Leadership Development

Service Engagement


Global Awareness

One way to expand my global knowledge is to study outside of Ohio State, whether that may be in another country, state, or continent. I would like to use my position as a Scholars student to help me achieve this goal. I am also interested in Engineers Without Borders, which has taken plenty of trips abroad to bring sustainable devices and solutions to communities in need. Participating in studies abroad will allow me to better understand the world, experience new cultures and traditions, and positively impact other areas of the world.


Original Inquiry

Even though I am still a pre-major in the CSE department, I hope to be able to conduct research or work in laboratories to gain hands-on experience. I would be interested in conducting research in data science, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, and more. I believe that my computer science classes will prepare me for a wide range of possible careers after I graduate. Even though it is still early in my college career, I am building the foundation right now, as I have identified topics that I am interested in learning more about.


Academic Enrichment

I believe that the Engineering Scholars Program at Ohio State has enriched my academic experience because it has exposed me to many real-life issues and applications of the engineering practices that we learn about. For example, through watching documentaries, designing products, and participating in class discussions, I have learned a lot about how important it is to live a sustainable lifestyle, because of the growing population in the world. I have learned about food waste, pollution, climate change, and health issues, and as a class, we have discussed what can be done to address these issues. As I progress in my studies, I am confident that my time as an Engineering Scholar will give me the necessary knowledge and skills to better address these issues. I have even considered joining student organizations dedicating to addressing these problem.


Leadership Development

I have not been too involved with student organizations in my first semester, but I hope to join Engineers Without Borders, Artificial Intelligence Club, and perhaps the OSU Student Farm as soon as the Spring Semester. Joining these clubs will show me how my work as an engineering student can be applied to solve real-world issues in many different fields, such as Artificial Intelligence, Biological Engineering, Environmental Science, and more. Hopefully I will be able to reach a leadership position in these clubs, so I could plan events for the club, gain experience, and positively impact the community.


Service Engagement

Throughout my first semester, I have had the opportunity to assist a local school with virtually tutoring students for 1-2 hours a week. The school I have worked with is called Metro Early College High School, and I have mainly helped students with science-related topics, like chemistry and biology. Despite the COVID-19 protocols forcing this opportunity to be virtual, it has still been a worthwhile opportunity for me, as I am able to assist students who may be struggling with these concepts. Overall, although my time available for tutoring Metro students has been somewhat limited, it is still a great opportunity for me to get involved and make a tangible difference in the schooling of younger students. I hope to continue this throughout my time as a Buckeye.


 

 

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