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Year in Review
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G.O.A.L.S.
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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
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Artifacts
The Long Island Rail Road is the rail road that runs from Long Island into Manhattan. It’s the main method of transportation into the city and my preferred method. Established in 1834, the LIRR has grown to connect the two eastern forks of Long Island to Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan.
I’ve met some of the most interesting people waiting for the train. If you’re in Penn Station for more than 15 minutes, you’re bound to meet some interesting people. From street performers and artists to rushed businessmen and college students, people of every background gather in Penn Station waiting for their train to arrive.
Spending time in the city has shaped me into the person I am today because of all the unique experiences I’ve had there. My friend, a musician, once performed in Penn Station with some friends. She had invited me along and I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to perform in those tiled halls. I personally have no musical talent so I just stood around and watched, but although I didn’t do much, the experience was one I’ll never forget. The people of Manhattan are so used to the sporadic groups of musicians scattered around the station, but tourists were fascinated by our presence. I spoke to several people who stopped to watch my friend and her group play and asked them questions about their origins and what they thought of the city. Every single answer described Manhattan exactly the same, “busy”. I really loved this because now that I’ve been to places like Boston, Chicago, Columbus, and some other major cities I now understand what they mean. Nowhere else has a population quite like Manhattan. I learned from this experience that people all have different origins and although they don’t define who you are, they are integral in developing who you’ve become. The train system and this experience has also taught me how to communicate with people I don’t know. For some people, small talk is a struggle, but being forced into small talk on the train by strangers has made it become second nature to me. My communication skills were improved and I consider myself a great conversationalist. These conversational skills have allowed me to do well in interviews and talk to possible employers well.
About Me
Hi, my name is Catherine Sholl and I am a first year Mechanical Engineering student at The Ohio State University. My hometown is Plainview, New York. It’s on Long Island, about 45 minutes away from the city. In the summer my favorite thing to do is get in the car and drive to the beach with my friends. In the winter I love to go out to Pennsylvania and snowboard. I was on my schools varsity swim and softballs teams for 4 years so you can tell I love to be active. I’m extremely excited to pursue my degree in mechanical engineering at The Ohio State University.
