Volunteer Experiences

During the semester, I had two volunteer experiences. The first was with the Columbus Marathon on October 21, 2018. For the Marathon we had to get up pretty early which wasn’t a big problem. The main issue we had was that it was freezing that morning and the marathon took place in the morning which did not help at all. The work that we did wasn’t bad at all and they did provide us with breakfast and hot chocolate. All we did was put out cups and fill them with water. When the race time came around, all of the volunteers handed out cups to the runners which was actually pretty fun. All of the runners had their name on their card so we were able to cheer for them and encourage them throughout the race. All in all I enjoyed the experience at the Columbus Marathon and will for sure go to volunteer again in the future. (5 hours)

My second volunteer experience was the DSWS day of service. For the day of service I went to the Furniture Bank where I had one main task. A group of four of us scholars were tasked to take apart old wardrobes. These wardrobes would then be made into smaller pieces of furniture so that families could better benefit from them. At first this talk seemed really tedious and no one really enjoyed it but Abigail suggested that we try and make a game out of it and see how fast we could dismantle the wardrobes. The first timed one took us over 15 minutes and the final time on the last wardrobe was just over 5 minutes. This little competition helped keep our spirits up when we were doing work that wasn’t quite our favorite thing to do. This is something that I will keep in mind for the future when I volunteer. I also really liked the mission behind the Furniture Bank and I would not mind going back in the future. (5 hours)

For my second semester, I did my service hours at BuckeyeThon. I loved this experience. It was probably one of the most fun times I have had while at college. Knowing that we were doing something that was for a good cause and seeing the total amount we helped raise was incredible. A lot of what we did was raise money before hand which was kind of a struggle for me. I made a lot of social media posts where not many people donated, but I did get to the $250 so I could participate. The dancing was my favorite part. I usually don’t enjoy dancing, but being with all of my best friends made everything incredible fun. We did an incredible amount of silent disco, gaga-ball, and front row at the rave. All in all, I really do think I will do this all 4 years because of my incredible freshman year experience with BuckeyeThon. (12 hours)

True Colors Reflection

My true color is orange. Orange is described as opportunistic, open-minded, adventurous, exciting, and skillful. I believe that I have all of these key points and have the ability to use my skills for the benefit of others in Dunn Scholars. One way that I can see that the orange color will be able to contribute is as parents. Being a parent isn’t all just about introducing the new group of scholars, it is also about helping them find their place at OSU. Being outgoing and willing to put yourself out there to the world is incredibly important when building relationships as a friend and as a role model. I personally can respect someone who is real with me and I am sure that others feel the same way. As a member of the orange color and a parent, we would be able to encourage the group of new scholars to break out of their shell and try new things and meet new people. For me personally, my parents were very outgoing and it encouraged the other quieter freshman and I to be outgoing and to put yourself out there. This of course all comes with balance. Although I am mostly orange, my second highest score was in blue which has the characteristics of compassionate, empathetic, and sympathetic. These skills can also apply to being a parent as well. I know how to have fun, but I can also dial back my spontaneous side for a more real and important conversation if need be. I think that my colors and skills would translate well into being a parent, and a leader in general

Leadership Example

Leadership is everywhere in the context of sport and wellness. I define leadership as helping someone better themselves either by example, advice, or action. Some of the best leadership that I have seen in sport and wellness is the silent, lead by example type of leadership on a sports team or within the category of wellness. Leading by example is such an effective way of leadership because you inspire the other members of the team to do better and to be the best you can be. By simple standing tall, being confident, and playing with passion you can energize your whole team to play like you and to do their best at all time. The lead by example type of leadership is also extremely important because the power struggles are never there. If you focus on yourself, you will motivate other to do the same. They will want to do their task or job the best that they can so that they can be like you and not worry about who is the captain or who is in charge. Everyone will have equal input and therefore create a better unit rather then just a bunch of individuals.

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 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.]

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.]

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 includes both a description of the artifact and a reflection on why it is important to you, what you learned, and what it means for your next steps.  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

My name is Timmy Shell and I was born and raised in Willowick, Ohio. Growing up I played sports such as soccer and basketball as well as attended various schools to better my education. I attended Cleveland Benedictine High School where I played varsity soccer and lacrosse, was on the chess team, participated with the engineering club and other student organizations. I am currently a freshman at The Ohio State University studying Civil Engineering and hopefully minoring in business or Spanish. I hope to make the most out of my college years by taking classes that have real life applications as well as attending games to support my fellow Buckeyes. In the future I hope to design buildings and coach soccer.