I hope to become very aware of global issues and aim to understand different cultures during my time at Ohio State. A way I plan on pursuing this is through my involvement in both PSA (Filipino Student Association) as well as iBELIEVE University as these two organizations will allow me to become aware of and interact with students of different cultural backgrounds.
An example of original inquiry that I will personally be pursuing is through creative endeavors that I have yet to iron out through STEP. I plan on using the funds from STEP to pursue an experience that will allow me to gain further real-world experience with my major, Computer Science Engineering.
On the academic side, I plan on continuing pursuing Computer Science Engineering as a major with a minor in Leadership Studies. I have chosen this coursework as I strive to one day create my own company, I feel that CSE will give me the technical background to do so while my minor in Leadership Studies will allow me to lead the company in a way that is not only effective but positive and allows everyone involved to grow.
I have been passionate about my own and others leadership development since high school and since coming to Ohio State this has not changed at all. I plan on continuing to grow as a leader by continuing to pursue a minor in Leadership Studies while also pursuing actual leadership experience through the organizations I am involved with. I have already gained great experience from my freshmen year when I was Bowen House Activities Council President, a Mount Leadership Society Mount Legacy Week Captain, the First Place Scholarship Recipient of the Courageous Leadership Initiative while also partaking in the Innovation and Leadership course where I got to work with Smart Columbus and other Ohio State Leaders.
Through my involvement within the Mount Leadership Society Scholars program, I am currently serving at ETSS (Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services) where I have already completed over 30 hours of service this past semester. I have not yet determined where I will be completing my Year of Service but do plan on completing 75 hours of service for the year.