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Year in Review
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G.O.A.L.S.
With my HES group, we decided to go to one of the local restaurants in the Short North on October 21 and we all picked to go to Condado’s! We all met at the Union to ride the bus down to the restaurant. Once we were all sat, we all got to catch up on how school is going and how we are liking college so far. One of my favorite parts of the experience was being able to talk to Nicole about her experiences with OSU and her being able to give advice on things that I’m not sure of (she’s so helpful and genuinely interested on how everyone is doing)! The food at Condado’s was so incredible and I was able to try food that I hadn’t experienced before. Nicole recommended the “Sweet Lucy” shell which I tried and was blown away by how amazing it was. I will continue to keep going back and have already made plans with my mom to come up to try the food there!
With my roommates, we wanted to check out the local coffee shops and study together so we found an amazing one called Kafe Kerouac on High Street! We all walked from our dorm together in the snow and quickly found it. When we walked in, I was so impressed with all of the books that were there for anyone to read and the records they had on the wall! I really enjoyed the living room aspect with the big couches and the variety of tables/chairs for eating/studying there. My roommates and I were able to study there without being too distracted as well! We also got to talk about college and how the transition has been into our first year here at Ohio State. Being honest, I don’t know what I would do without them because they have been crucial in helping me make a home and a support group that I can always count on to be there for me. I would definitely recommend this coffee shop to anyone who wants a cute change of scenery from campus and is also looking for a great place to study/hang out. The coffee and baked goods are really yummy which is an amazing reward after studying for finals!
Career
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Artifacts
My bible is something that signifies an extremely important aspect of my life which is my faith! I started going to my church in 6th grade and that’s when I began to become deeply rooted in my church community. Having this community provided my with constant love and support during some of the hardest times of my life. I found my love for serving others while going on mission trips with my church and being able to help those who needed it. Through my youth group, I was able to pursue my passion of performing/music by being a lead singer of the band! I was a part of the leadership team who helped plan events for the youth group and sought ways to connect everyone/make visitors feel more welcome. My faith makes up who I am as a person by it impacting my daily decisions and how I want to use my degree to serve others!
Artifact #2
My Buckeye necklace isn’t just something that brings good luck to the football games I go to, but is something that represents so much more! The necklace shows one of the best decisions in my life (choosing to go to OSU) and constantly reminds me of all the memories that I have made so far. The community that OSU has brought to me from bonding over the Buckeyes winning a game to my scholars floor watching the game together is amazing. The necklace represents how I take pride in my school spirit and try to be as involved as I can! It also shows me how being a Buckeye has forever impacted me as a person and has already helped to shape me. I have learned the value of motivation in school/social life and how leaning on a strong community isn’t a sign of weakness, but instead a valuable resource!
About Me
I’m Lindsay Schmidt and I’m a first year studying Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Humanitarian Engineering at The Ohio State University. I’m a part of Society of Women Engineers and CRU on campus! I’m also in the Humanitarian Engineering scholars group. I’m interested in using engineering to solve problems for underserved society members and to help make a difference in my community by helping others.
My top five strengths are includer, developer, woo, positivity and communication! Includer is someone who is aware of those who may be left out and make an effort to make them a part of the group. I always accept those for who they are and place my time into making sure everyone is being a part of something! Includer also tend to welcome the company of numerous people which is an area where I feel very comfortable. Developers recognize and cultivate the potential in others. I connect with this by trying to always find the best in people and push them towards what I know they can do. Woo, for me, is loving the challenge of meeting new people and making a connection with another person. I am very capable of pulling people together and making important connections with them. Positivity involves people who have an enthusiasm that is contagious. It also can orient around being neat with the work area and feeling good about logical decisions. In my life, I keep everything organized to feel accomplished and keep a positive outlook on upcoming situations/trials that might approach. My last strength is communication which is being able to easily put thoughts into words which can translate into a good conversationalist and presenter. I feel comfortable expressing what I value and being in front of a crowd to present an idea/thing that I feel passionate about!
