Below are my G.O.A.L.S, which is where I discuss my 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.

• Global Awareness:
  • As a Mount Leadership Society Scholar, I have learned to appreciate my peers that come from all backgrounds. I truly value learning about other’s cultures, because when doing so, one can really have a world perspective on life. Having a global perspective is important and it can serve you well in life. Currently, I am taking ESHESA 2571S, Leadership in Community Service and through the lectures I have learned more about positionality, intersectionality, privilege and opportunity structures. In the future, I hope to travel the world and learn from other cultures that are different than my own.
• Original Inquiry:
  • As a Data Analytics major, I will be learning about how to use big data set to help companies improve their productivity. Currently, I am equipping myself, through coursework in statistics and programming which are important skills in collecting, analyzing, and using data in making critical decisions for the company that I will be working for.
• Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
  • Even though the coursework through my major is academically stimulating, I still want to develop my skills as a data analyst. I am currently learning computer science languages like R and Python to help me prepare for future internships/jobs. From attending Big Data and Analytics Association meetings, I am learning about real-world applications for my data analytics major as well as learning essential analytical skills.
• 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.
  • During my Freshman year, I was a Meeting Zest Coordinator for my team in Mount Legacy Week. Through this experience I led meetings and worked alongside the leadership team, making sure all logistics of the project were covered efficiently. Working with Ohio State faculty and students was an amazing opportunity where I was able to work with other leadership types.

    This year I am undergoing the process to become a certified facilitator in Student Leadership Advocates. Though the meetings I have learned valuable facilitation and leadership skills.  I gained information on topics I was not well versed about: self-care, stress, creative types, etc.

    In the future, I would like to step into a leadership position when I am in the workforce. I like being a natural leader and guiding and empowering those I lead. Collaboration is the key to team success.

• Service Engagement:
  • In my Freshman year I was involved with Mount Legacy week where we created two community service projects that served the Columbus community in the area of education. This experience taught me valuable leadership skills as well as enriched my life when I was able to assist those in need.

    This year, as part of the Year in Service program, I am giving back to the Columbus community by volunteering my talent and time with the Broad Street Achievement Programs and Compeer Circle of Friends. Both projects are different—one is being an academic coach at an afterschool program and the other is focused on cultivating friendships with people who have mental illnesses. Academic success is very important to me and I have been taught by great teachers who made a difference in my life. I enjoy tutoring others when I was in high school and I want to be an academic coach to those who may not have strong academic skills or lack confidence in studying.

    When I was in middle/high school, I always looked up to women pursuing STEM careers through the summer science camps I participated in. After graduating from college, I want to get involved with camps so I can inspire other girls to pursue a STEM career too.