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.

As an Undergraduate student there is only so much that can be learned inside the classroom. Being an Engineering student, I understand the importance of gaining internship/co-op experiences while in school. The standard curriculum for Chemical Engineering may be completed within 4 years, however I am choosing to complete in 5. The reason for this is to allow myself the time to gain the experience I not only need, but want before I graduate. I am currently seeking internships opportunities for the summer, but in the future will seek fall/spring rotations to build my professional and technical background. I believe by doing this I will be a stronger candidate for the industry than if I did not choose to follow this path. My goal is to graduate with a strong professional foundation and feel confident applying towards the jobs that I want.

 

Another goal of mine is to get more involved with AICHE, or the American Institute if Chemical Engineers here on campus. I recently have become a Stem ambassador for this organization and it has been a great experience thus far. I believe this organization will provide great resources to build my social and professional elements. I also strongly believe in becoming more educated on modern diversity and inclusion practices through a professional lens. Through this organization and others I have learned more about who we are and how we all work together.

 

The last goal I have for myself is to stay involved in the community in which I live. I have gotten to serve the Columbus community via IMPREM during my year of service. I feel that being a future worker in the industry it is important to have a strong connection with those you will impact. Although I may not be working in food security related fields, I want to make a greater impact for the people.