Global Awareness – Ohio State has an abundance of global opportunities with the courses, extracurriculars, and study abroad trips it offers. I took a class on the history of water which taught me how water plays different roles in civilizations around the world. It explained how each society needs water to thrive, but how each society uses it in their own unique way. In the future, I am interested in potentially studying abroad.

Original Inquiry – Although I have not taken advantage of the research opportunities available at Ohio State yet, I look forward to doing research in the future. Through the marketing class that I took, I learned that I am very interested in consumer behavior. I would like to do research in this area before I graduate.

Academic Enrichment – As a Business Administration major with a double specialization in Finance and Economics, I plan to use the knowledge gained from this degree to pursue a career in investment banking. In addition to that, I am completing a minor in Computer and Information Science. I find computer science very interesting and would like to develop my skills in this area. Although I do not have much experience with coding and computer science in general, I am excited to challenge myself academically.

Leadership Development – Since arriving at Ohio State, I have been heavily involved with the Mount Leadership Society Scholars. Through Mount, we have been able to develop and enhance our leadership skills with service opportunities at OSU and around the city of Columbus. Within Mount, I am the head of the Advancement and Alumni Relations Committee. I lead fellow Mount Scholars in planning and executing events to engage current Mount Scholars with the alumni of Mount. This has been a great opportunity to grow as a leader.

Service Engagement – This year, I am volunteering as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line. I will be talking with people in crisis and will help them move from a state of anxiety to a calm mindset. I have committed to serving in this capacity for 200 hours throughout the year, and I look forward to being there for those who need someone.

[ “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.]