Global Awareness:
This semester, I took a Spanish advanced grammar class. This class helped broaden my view on different cultures around me through a group project on different dialects of the Spanish language. In this project, we interviewed people of several different Hispanic backgrounds to compare the characteristics of the dialect they speak.
Original Inquiry:
Independent thinking is very encouraged here at Ohio State. In every class I am enrolled in, professors challenge each student to think for themselves. This provides an environment conducive to effective learning. This semester, I have done some of my most effective studying and learning, and I believe it to be because of these methods.
Academic Enrichment:
The classes that I have taken this semester have helped provide a foundation for further knowledge in the college of Arts & Sciences. My chemistry and calculus for biology classes provided a base knowledge so that I may continue on to Chemistry 1220 next semester, and apply biological background to calculations in Biology 1113.
Leadership Development:
During my first semester on campus, I have not attained a leadership position yet. However, I am involved in Spanish club, BioSci Scholars events, and I work at a University Library. Next semester I would like to get involved in more clubs and organizations, and hopefully find an opportunity for leadership!
Service Engagement:
This semester, I have participated in Zero Waste volunteering, an organization that sets up recycling bins before home Ohio State football games in an effort to reduce waste. As someone who cares about the human footprint on the environment, this cause is important to me, and I would like to become involved with more environmental service organizations.