On November 17th I decided to go to COSI with my roommates, who are all also in Humanitarian Engineering Scholars. COSI is a science museum with many different fun activities to teach kids about science. We were able to go to almost every exhibit there and the Progress exhibit was definitely my favorite. In the Progress exhibit, kids learn about how times and technology have changed. You get to walk through a town in 1898, where there are telegraphs, Morse code, and horses and carriages. Then you get to walk through the same town, but in 1962, where there are now televisions, telephones, and cars. I really enjoyed visiting the play diner in the 1962 town. If I were to go to COSI again, I would spend more time at the Gadgets exhibit and I would go there first so that we all are not tired by the time we get to that exhibit. I would definitely recommend going to COSI. It was a lot of fun and I cannot wait to go again.

Even though I am from about 25 minutes away from Columbus, I have never seen a lot of things or been to a lot of places that are in Columbus. I decided to go to Condado as I have never been there before. On October 21st I went with some of my friends who are also in Humanitarian Engineering Scholars and we all had a great time. We were able to all talk and get to know each other better while enjoying the food. The food was great, as I am not a huge fan of tacos and still loved the food. If I were to go back again, I might make it a day long trip where we are able to walk around Columbus and visit some more places and then go to Condado for lunch or dinner that day. I would definitely recommend going to anyone that could and I hope to be able to go back again soon.

[ “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.]