Global Awareness: As a student at a university that strives to produce well rounded citizens to enter the work force, I believe that I should be globally aware. I plan to take more courses in sociology and philosophy to study trends in modern culture. These courses will teach me of the seen and unseen variables in modern-day societies.
Original Inquiry: Currently, I am working in a research lab to better my skills at asking scientific questions, and also answering them. I practice laboratory techniques daily, and I keep track of short-term work with my long-term goals in mind.
Academic Enrichment: I believe this area is a culmination of all the others, with a focus on coursework. For this area specifically, I plan to take classes that interest me in addition to the courses I need to graduate. Outside of the classroom, my research will provide me with ample enrichment; I plan on writing many scientific papers to apply for scholarships, and these require reading many scientific articles for each paper.
Leadership Development: Any great leader must know how to follow, and that is why I believe that working under several members in a research lab helps develop leaders. As an undergraduate researcher, I must listen and communicate with the members in my lab to work on each project, which all contribute to similar lab goals. In addition to lab work, I would like to be a leader in a Buck-I-SERV trip, which I plan to do next winter.
Service Engagement: In addition to the Buck-I-SERV trip I wish to take, I am currently a volunteer at The James hospital. I began volunteering there once a week during the Spring 18 semester, and will continue to do so through graduation.