Year in Review

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My first year of college was rough but I loved it. I made some amazing friends and had wonderful experiences. This tiny space became my new home. I learned that there needs to be a balance between studying and socializing. I learned that being there for a friend is more important than studying. I feel like I have grown a lot as a person since August. I am so grateful for all the opportunities that I have been given this year and for all the people I have been able to meet. I cannot wait for next year!

Do

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On one of the warmer days over break I decided to take my dog on a hike. We went to Great Falls Park, which is a National Park in Virginia. I had never been to this park before and I’ve never taken my dog on a hike. It was great to be able to explore and to get some fresh air. I was a little nervous about how he’d do climbing up and down the rocks but it went great. Once classes are over, a few of my friends and I are going to take him camping in the mountains. This will be a new experience as well since I’ve never been camping.

Go

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Over spring break, I went to Prague to visit my brother. I had never been to the Czech Republic so it was great to be exposed to a new culture. It was also really nice to be able to see my brother and have him show me all of his favorite places.

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Over spring break I went to visit my brother and he insisted that I tried a Trdelník, a traditional pastry in the Czech Republic.  Its made by wrapping dough around a stick, cooking it over a grill, and then covering it with sugar and nuts.

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

G.O.A.L.S.

[ “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 information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. 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.]

Career

Through out the semester this course has helped me get a better understanding of my life plan and what I need to do to achieve my goals. I’ve learned a lot more about Athletic Training, which is  my intended major, and the work that is required to be successful in that field. I also discovered that even if  I don’t get in to my intended major I can still achieve my life plan. I can major in psychology and still be able to go into physical therapy. During my upperclassman interview with Dom he stressed how important it is to study what you love. That nothing should determine your path other than yourself and that if you love what you do all the hard work will be worth it. He also stressed that its important to be social and make strong connections with your peers and professors. Next semester I really need to work on forming personal connections. I can do this by going to my professors office hours and beginning to form those connections so in the future when I need a letter of recommendation I will have someone who knows me well enough to write one and someone who’s willing to write it. I also need to work on balancing academics and social commitments as well as eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and working out. Which I will be able to do if I start at the beginning of the semester and make it part of my daily routine.

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Artifacts

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation is a reflective description of the artifact that attempts to communicate its significance.  For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]