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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
General Information:
Hello! I am a graduate of Wooster High School, and a member of OSU’s class of 2019. I’m in the Politics Society and Law Scholars Program, and am currently majoring in Political Science. I am considering adding a second major of either Economics or Globalization Studies.
Meaningful High School Experiences:
Given that I’m a first year student, I don’t have many things to say about college yet. What I can discuss are the experiences in high school that shaped me into the person and student I am today.
Perhaps the most meaningful and influential high school experience I have is my time as a member and captain of the Speech & Debate Team. My senior year I won the state championship in policy debate, as well as taking home the award for the best speaker in Policy Debate in the state of Ohio. What made this moment so special wasn’t the shiny plaques, nor the auditorium booming with applause. This moment was special because the pinnacle of my aspirations had been reached; the goal I set for myself four years ago achieved. This moment was the culmination of years of hard work and self-betterment. It is for this reason my time in debate was so meaningful; I was able to prove to myself that hard work does indeed pay off in the end, despite circumstantial obstacles. Debate developed my tireless work ethic, my passion for knowledge, and my drive for success; all of which are now integral to my academic life and professional aspirations.
Who I Am:
Typically people characterize me by my easy-going nature, and my sense of humor that finds its way into many of my personal interactions. Often when adults from my hometown meet me for the first time, they are surprised by this, given that most in the community know me as, “Ben Snoddy: The Debater;” a title connoted with being argumentative and stubborn. I suppose my chumminess is a breath of fresh, unexpected air! Personally, I enjoy playing, making, and listening to music. I play the guitar, piano, and drums, and have for most of my life. I am also somewhat of a movie buff, and enjoy watching a good film with friends.
Professional Aspirations:
I have considered many potential careers, and hope to narrow down my list in the upcoming four years. I have considered going to law school and becoming a lawyer. I have also thought about working in Washington, either on capitol hill, in The White House, or in a lobbying firm. Lastly, I have thought about remaining in academia and teaching at the college level, while doing social science research. All of these are possibilities I will be considering as I embark on the journey of obtaining a college education.