Journal 3

With the end of the first semester approaching quickly, I have come to realize how fast this semester has actually gone. The highlights of the Scholars program for me was definitely the Chicago trip. The opportunity to explore a major U.S. city was very exciting for me. Exploring new places like that is something that I really enjoy because it is a whole new adventure for me, just like coming to a school that is far away from my hometown. I am extremely grateful for this Scholars group because I did not know many people before coming here, but this group gave me some of my closest friends. In the future I want to become a mentor within the Scholars program because the idea of taking on a leadership role like that is something that I hope to become more involved with. Next semester I am going to take my required general education classes but I am also going to take some business classes that would begin filling requirements for my minor in business. I already have a job, working at Woody’s in the Union, and it has sometimes been a burden with my schoolwork (studio especially). I plan to keep that job through at least the end of the spring semester. As of right now, I plan on getting an architecture-related job in my junior and senior years but time will tell. I might apply for STEP and try to do something like what Amanda did and explore the country because that seemed really cool. That was just one thing that seemed really cool about that program. Overall, this semester has gone really well. I absolutely love going to school here and this semester has been incredibly fun.

Columbus To Do List: Part 2

Columbus Commons Park

Topiary Park

Goodale Park

Columbus Commons Park was a pretty cool park that was located between a lot of buildings. Due to the fact that it was surrounded by a lot of buildings, but was a large public figural void in the heart of the city gave it a very scaled down Central Park feeling. Since we were there when there wasn’t much going on, it was not exactly a very exciting park. The construction also took away from the park feeling. However, if we were to go there for a concert, fair, or other event in that space, the park would be very cool to experience then. Topiary Park was another park that we visited. The park has a different feel than the Columbus Commons Park because it was behind the library, and the park was very quiet and serene. There was not much to do at this park, and it was kind of boring. The topiary bushes were cool, and I decided to take a selfie with a dog topiary, which was pretty cool too. The best feature in the park is the pond, but the design of the park is really cool because it is based on the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. The park would be a nice place to read a book, but is not too exciting other than that. The last park we visited was Goodale Park by the Short North. I had been to this park multiple times before for various occasions. This park is my favorite park that I have been to here in Columbus, despite the look on my face in the picture. The houses around the park are all very nice, making it a nice residential area. The pond by the northeast corner of the park is a very nice feature of the park. This park is perfect for people to bring their dogs which is the best part about any park. If there are dogs at a park, its okay in my book. There is also a lot of space for activities like playing tennis on the tennis courts or to throw a frisbee around. Goodale park is in a nice location, close to the short north, and is a fantastic place that I would love to spend some more time at. Throughout visiting all these parks in the city of Columbus, I got to see a lot of the city that I had not already seen, even though I have seen a large portion of it in my other classes and activities. By going to these parks, I want to visit some more of these parks in my spare time and hang out with some friends at the parks. The best part about visiting these parks, is the number of food places that I discover along the way there which is pretty nice too. If someone was to try to complete the same list of parks to visit, I would definitely recommend taking a large portion of time at these parks so you can fully understand and enjoy your time while there. There is a lot of history at these parks, and plenty of spaces for entertainment, making them very enjoyable.

 

Sesher, Michael – Columbus To Do List 1

Schiller Park

Scioto Mile Park

The first part of the trip exploring Columbus was very fun. Jared, Tristan and I decided to explore the thematic Park list throughout the city of Columbus. We decided to go to the furthest South park which was Schiller. We took the 2 bus to the end of its route, and then hopped on another bus which turned down some road we didn’t know so we got off and walked all the way to the park. The public bus ride can only be described as “unique”, but I digress. The park itself was pretty quiet, there was a couple taking pictures with a dog and there were plenty of other dogs which was always fun. When we were walking back, Jared and Tristan and I decided to stop for some tacos at Local Cantina which was a great small store with some good food. We continued to the Scioto Mile Park on foot. The park did not really stand out to me because I had been there multiple times before and it did not mean all that much to me. It was still nice being in the city by the river, it seems very serene. There were more dogs there but the owners were less than pleasant about letting us pet their dogs which was very upsetting. Both parks are definitely a great place to go and I would recommend everyone to go there. Schiller was a little more peaceful and simple, and would be perfect to go and study or do work at. I cannot say the same for the Scioto Mile Park, as it is kind of busy for a park to do work in. The highlights of each park was definitely the amount of dogs located there. Overall, exploring new parks like this is something that is fascinating to me for several reasons. I love the outdoors as well as the idea of parks being located in major cities. I would highly recommend both parks to friends if they’re looking for a new place to explore, and I am looking forward to exploring some more parks in the future.

 

Journal 1

Welcome week was genuinely fun for me even as an out-of-state student. I had talked to my roommate before move-in, and we had become friends before we even met which made me feel a lot more comfortable. After actually moving in and meeting some of my floor mates, and people in Scholars, I was very excited for the upcoming year. I made friends quickly which made welcome week so much more enjoyable. I was a little skeptical about joining Scholars but I am very glad that I did now. Syllabus week seemed a little overwhelming because there were a lot of dates and information but I am getting a hold of things now. Classes aren’t that different from what I expected because my sister told me about college classes. Being far away from has been no issue for me. I have been waiting to get out of the house to go to college for a long time so I am just glad to finally be here. Overall, I did not have too many ideas for what to expect at college, but somehow Ohio State has been everything I expected and more.

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. 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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

Artifacts

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation is a reflective description of the artifact that attempts to communicate its significance.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

About Me

 

My name is Michael Sesher,

I am from Gilbertsville Pennsylvania, which is a little less than an hour northwest of Philadelphia. I am an architecture major. My interest in architecture stemmed from my childhood, when my sister and I would design cities with chalk in the driveway. As I got into high school, I began taking CAD programs which really began to catch my interest in architecture. I picked Ohio State because I was born and raised as a Buckeye because my dad is originally from Ohio. I was very involved in high school, in various clubs, NHS, year-round sports, etc.. I am looking forward to involving myself further on campus at Ohio State. I am excited to form new leadership roles, like I had in high school. Most importantly, I am excited to start a new part of my life.