I am now halfway through my experience as an undergraduate at Ohio State, with two more years left. My immediate vision involves finishing out these two years and obtaining a Bachelor of Science and then going to graduate school and obtaining a Master’s there. In the long haul, though, I plan on having a career that involves doing research on animals. I still have to think more about what kind of research I want to do, so for my junior and senior years, I plan on reaching out to various professors and/or graduate students with the idea of assisting them in their research. I can use these opportunities to determine what kinds of research I would be interested in doing someday, as well as what kinds of research I would like to avoid.
Month: May 2019
End Of Sophomore Year Reflection
Overall, I feel like I grew and developed a lot this semester. I was confronted with classes that were tougher than the ones I had taken freshman year and expected to pass them. However, I was able to not just pass them but do well in them, proving that I can handle the tougher prerequisites for my major. However, there was one major exception, and that was Organic Chemistry. I found it to be the toughest class I had ever taken and ended up dropping it as a result. Luckily, I was able to save my GPA in making this move, as I was close to failing the class. However, I did a lot better in every other course, and I have a plan in mind to develop my Organic Chemistry skills over the summer. Thus, I realized that I will have to be more dedicated and studious if I want to succeed in certain classes that are tough for me.
Second Artifact
This picture was taken during one of the many runs I conducted for an experiment in my Ecology class. The experiment involved analyzing the foraging behavior of squirrels, and my partner and I were required to manipulate one variable that could have an impact on their foraging behavior. We chose distance, seeing if squirrels would prefer to forage at closer or further food trays. This experiment represented the first form of research I had ever conducted pertaining to wild animals, and serves as a key building block for me as I further my experience in Zoology.
Abstract
My ePortfolio contains a variety of information that pertains to the experiences I have had during my freshman and sophomore years at Ohio State. It includes artifacts that represent significant achievements for me, a G.O.A.L.S. section that demonstrates how I am improving as a student and as a leader, an event that shows my involvement within Biological Sciences Scholars, reflections of my years at Ohio State, and also other general information about myself.