Interview with Clara Hach
9-22-2020
12:30-12:45
Clara: Concord (near Cleveland), Ohio.
Me: What year are you?
Clara: I’m a 3rd year PSL member.
Me: What is your major?
Clara: My major is Public Policy.
Me: What would you like to do with your degree and major? Like what career would you like to pursue?
Clara: I would like to work for the Department of of Interior for policy regarding the preservation of national parks.
Me: Did you know that you wanted to pursue this career prior to PSL or did you want to pursue this career because of PSL?
Clara: Honestly, I knew that I wanted to pursue this career before joining PSL.
Me: Did you know right away that you wanted to be in PSL?
Clara: No, not originally. I wanted to be in Mount Leaders Scholars Program or in the Arts Scholars Program. However, I was assigned to PSL, and it ended up fitting my major really well, allowed me to stay in Smith-Steeb, and meet some of my closest friends, so it turned out really well for me.
Me: How would you describe PSL to those who don’t know what it is?
Clara: A bunch of students wanting to learn about politics.
Me: How has being in the PSL Scholars Program impacted your college experience?
Clara: It allowed me to meet new people and some of my closest friends. Like five of the eight people I live with are from PSL.
Me: What advice do you have regarding the mindset one should have while being in PSL?
Clara: Meet as many people as you can. It’s really important to build connections.
Me: What was your favorite part/aspect of PSL?
Clara: When we had an immigration lawyer talk to us about her everyday work was like and the challenges that she has to face on a daily basis. Also, I’m more into the Society and Law aspects of PSL and not so much the Politics.
Me: What classes have been your favorite so far at OSU?
Clara: Mythology, G.E. History of Communication, Figure Drawing, and Geology and national parks.
Me: What made you decide that you wanted to go to OSU?
Clara: The John Glen College of Public Affairs.
Me: What aspects are different for a 1st year vs a 3rd year PSL member?
Clara: 3rd year requires less involvement and more mentoring; whereas, 1st year requires a lot more involvement.
Me: What is a current issue that you’re passionate about?
Clara: California and west coast wildfires. Overall, the protection and preservation of land.