Academic Enrichment – I had the opportunity to attend a scholars event for personal finances. Finances are not typically talked about in high school, so I wanted to see what I should be doing to get ahead in terms of finances. At this event, I learned some very important tips in terms of budgeting and credit. Holistic learning is very stressed in the scholars program, so I was excited to learn about important information that wasn’t necessarily related to my major.
G.O.A.L.S.
The University Honors & Scholars Center at The Ohio State University serves high-ability, motivated undergraduate students. While embracing diversity in both ideas and people, the Center fosters purposeful learning communities that enhance students’ academic and social experiences. The Center facilitates impactful, rigorous, and unique opportunities that further student success and involvement in our G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement.
G.O.A.L.S.
Global Awareness- Cultivating and developing an appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. Coming to OSU has already immersed me into a culture of becoming globally aware of the consequences of my action. I’ve noticed myself emphasizing greener practices in my life – using less water, turning off the lights, and actively recycling. Global awareness can come from helping the environment around you and around the world. To become more globally aware, I really want to study abroad during my time at OSU, so I can be exposed to different cultures and backgrounds.
Original Inquiry – Understanding the research process by engaging in creative inquiry projects and independent experiences with different researchers. A major reason I picked the biological science scholars program is the heavy focus on research. Research is something I am very interested in, and want to be more apart of.
Academic Enrichment – Pursuing academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
Leadership Development – Developing leadership skills to demonstrate in the classroom, community, and activities that prepares for a role in society. It is important to be involved in the activities you do, but developing leadership takes it to the next level. Having strong leadership skills are extremely important after college. Going into an engineering track, projects are usually completed in groups, so developing leadership skills early is advantageous.
Service Engagement – Committing to service in the community. At the service fair at the beginning of the year, I was almost overwhelmed by how many different service clubs there were available to join. Some were extremely specialized for one group of people and others were more broad. Service was a big part of my high school experience, so I’m always trying to integrate service into my everyday life.