The first semester at the Ohio State University has definitely been a life changing experience in only a short 16 weeks for me. I have seen all of the good, the bad, and the ugly, but the majority of my time here has been in the good. I plan to join more clubs semester which is something that I didn’t really do my first semester here, but also I would like to get an on-campus job next semester as well. I have also set some goals for myself to achieve throughout the next few years here at Ohio State. First, I would like to study abroad in Europe, mainly in France because I am also planning to minor in French. I plan on getting internships in my later years here as well to gain on job experience and to make me more of a standout applicant later in life. A lot of what I would like to do when I am out of college and on my own starts when I am here at Ohio State. This college gives me all of the opportunities in the world to achieve all of my goals possible and it makes it even easier when I am surrounded by my close friends here as well.

[ “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.]