Skills
Month: August 2019
Artifacts
Senior Project 2019
For my last year of high school I was very lucky to be offered the opportunity to shadow a pediatric ophthalmologist and her team at University Hospitals. I was so grateful for this opportunity as it taught me lessons such as not only completing a task and doing a job but being devoted to your work, always looking for ways to expand knowledge and be efficient. It was a humbling experience to see interactions with patients and how much dedication doctors have to them within their careers. This project allowed me to evaluate my own career goals, as well as stirring up my passion to continue to pursue medicine throughout college.
About Me
Hello there, my name is Wambui Wachira! I’m from Cleveland, OH and I’m a Chemistry premed major in the College of Arts and Sciences. I chose this major because my long term goal is to pursue a career in medicine. I also hope to pursue a minor in Spanish as well. Upon entering my freshman year, I had the opportunity to become a Biological Sciences Scholar. This program helps students explore research opportunities and prepare for career opportunities through involvement in mentoring, advising, and community activities. In addition, I am member of the Program for Advancing Scholarship and Service (PASS) which helps me to develop skills and connect me with resources and people that enrich my Ohio State experience. When I’m not studying or working I enjoy playing music, exploring the city, and passing the time with friends.
Year in Review
G.O.A.L.S.
Global Awareness:
Developing appreciation of diversity and individual differences.
To me, global awareness includes being open minded and expanding perspective on life by engaging with others who have different experiences and cultures. In addition, being involved in global events or traveling are good ways to have global awareness. I hope to participate in one of the many study abroad programs at Ohio State, or be involved in service where I can meet other people who have different, unique experiences than me that I can learn from.
Original Inquiry:
Understand and participate in the research process through scholar events, inquiry projects, and independent research.
Academic Enrichment:
Pursue and maintain good academic standing through rigorous course work and engaging in academic challenges beyond the classroom.
Leadership Development:
Development and demonstration of leadership skills.
Service Engagement:
Engaging in the community through service.
Service engagement is one of the things I value because it creates connections with people in the community, as well personal growth and more appreciation for the world and other individuals through giving back to others. While at Ohio State I plan to participate in service and volunteer, especially in hospitals as medicine is the field I hope to go into after college.