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Month: August 2016
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
[“Career” is where you can collect information about your experiences and skills that will apply to your future career. Like your resume, this is information that will evolve over time and should be continually updated. For more information, go to: http://honors-scholars.osu.edu/e-portfolio. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]
Artifacts
I met with one of my mentors, Emily Teeters, and asked her a few questions about academics, involvement, ENR Scholars, careers, and the overall college experience. She is a sophomore majoring in Speech and Hearing Sciences.
The first topic we discussed was how Emily decided on her major. She informed me that she just thought it would be an interesting subject to learn about. She was right, she now loves her major! This was a particularly relevant topic for me since I am in the Exploration Program and have not yet picked a major. I am now leaning towards majoring in Public Relations but I am still undeclared. Through the conversation with Emily about her major and how she chose it, I learned that I do not need to put too much thought and stress into it. I should just go with my gut on what I think I would enjoy.
The next question I asked was focused on how Emily is involved on campus. She is a member of the Student Speech and Hearing Group. This student organization offers a lot of volunteering opportunities, as well as hosts events that are relevant with the major. It was interesting to hear that she enjoys being in a group so closely directed to her major, because I always thought I would want to be involved in things outside of the classroom that do not coincide with my major. However, it seems like it is a great way to get to better know the people in your classes and people who share this interest with you. It also probably offers a lot of opportunities for her to improve her resume and better prepare her for her major classes as well as a future career. In this way, Emily really makes the most out of her major! I definitely want to get more involved at Ohio State after my first semester by joining more clubs and student organizations. I am currently in a couple, but once I get more of a footing here I will be willing to take on more time commitments without getting overstressed. It is definitely all about time management and balance. I look forward to even pursuing leadership roles in some of the clubs that I join!
I, then, asked Emily about what Environmental and Natural Resources Scholars opportunities she was glad that she participated in. With a smile, she said the camping trip was one of her favorite experiences! I would have to agree with her. Last weekend, most of the students in the ENR Scholars program loaded up on a big bus (and Esther’s church van) and headed out to Hocking Hills in Logan, Ohio. We arrived on Friday night and set up our tents and enjoyed some s’mores! On Saturday, I chose to go on the twelve mile hike. This was the longest hike I have ever been on. Although it was tiring sometimes, it was so relaxing and fun to be in the center of nature. When we arrived to Ash Cave, we even got to witness a wedding! When we arrived back at the camp site we learned how to make “hobo packs” for dinner, and then banana boats for desert (yum!). We packed up on Sunday morning and went on short hike to another pretty site, and then returned to campus. It was such a fun weekend to bond with the other students in the program and get away from campus and into nature for a little while! I totally understand why Emily chose the camping trip as one of her favorite opportunities through the ENR scholars program.
Next, Emily and I talked about what her dream job would be and why. She said that she would love to be a speech pathologist in a nursing home! She would not want to work with younger kids in a school because she would not make as much money. In a nursing home, you deal a lot with the residents food and any swallowing disorders, which Emily finds really interesting. What I learned from this part of the interview is that every single person has different talents and interests that lead to their future careers. I personally would not enjoy working in a nursing home taking care of swallowing disorders, nor would I be good at this career. Emily, on the other hand, is the perfect match for this occupation. Even though I am currently undecided about what I want to do with my life, I know that I will find the career that I will be good at and enjoy, and it does not have to be the same as anyone else’s and that is okay. I could see myself working as a Public Relations manager at a big company like The New York Times.
As the final question, I asked Emily what is one of the most important things she has learned thus far at Ohio State. She replied that learning how to study and what methods worked for her was definitely one of the most important things for her. I can relate to this so much! Neither of us had to study much in high school, so when we came here we kind of had no idea how to study. We even found out that both of us did not do as well as we would have liked on our first math exam. But she reassured me that as time goes on, you learn what kind of study strategies are most effective for you.
Meeting with my ENR Mentor, Emily, was really productive!
About Me
My name is Haley Trimble and I am a second year student from a small town about 45 minutes east of Columbus- Alexandria, Ohio. I am majoring in Strategic Communications with a minor in Professional Writing. I am very interested in a career in Public Relations. I am also a member of the Environment and Natural Resources Scholars Program, as well as some other organizations. I plan on going to graduate school for two years after I graduate so that I can become the best I can be in whatever I choose to do. In high school I enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, track, lacrosse, and cross country, as well as riding my horses. I was also involved in Ohio Model United Nations, Mock Trial, and National Honor Society. I enjoy listening and singing along with music and playing a little ukulele and piano. As an active member of my church and youth group, I have a passion for mission. I have been on nine mission trips- seven of them across the United States- ranging from help to those living in poverty to help for those who endured natural disasters. My most recent trips were to Guatemala and North Andros Island, where I left my heart. I am also passionate about the environment. I try to be very aware of my carbon footprint, and enjoy partaking in outdoor adventures and learning new skills. I have a particular love for animals and will do all that I can to protect and love them! I look forward to getting involved and learning new things during this next chapter of my life. I am very excited for my time here at The Ohio State University and cannot wait to see what it brings me. I plan on taking advantage of all of the opportunities at this university so that I will be as successful as possible!