I am hoping to get involved with research while here at Ohio State.  Through taking a variety of different classes, I plan to find what courses I like best and figure out what passion I could pursue in a major and for a career. It is important to me to stay find ways to get involved, beyond academics.

Service is extremely important to me. In High School, I led the personal care drive and volunteered at a rehabilitation facility at least once a month. I am currently volunteering weekly as a tutor at Metro Middle School. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to help out teachers and younger students as much as possible. Once more events are being held in-person, I hope to make them a priority.

Leadership was extremely important to me in High School, and I hope to continue my involvement at Ohio State. My leadership style definitely includes leading others. I like leading in service-based environments. I hope that my involvement in Engineering Scholars and other organizations will help me better manage my time and academics.

I am enrolled in classes that pertain to my interests and that will hopefully help me become a better-rounded student. For my first semester, I enrolled in courses that pertain to engineering like chemistry and calculus, both of which continue to develop my science and mathematical skills. Since I am exploring my options for a major next semester, I am taking a variety of classes including Psychology and Environmental Science to prepare me for my future endeavors.

While at OSU, I hope that I am able to study abroad or go on a service learning trip. I would love to experience another culture and meet people I would normally never get to meet. I have plans to pursue a minor in French, so hopefully I will get to travel to France one day. Ohio State offers a variety of organizations that focus on celebrating other cultures, and I hope I get to explore more of them during my time here.

[ “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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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.]