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Month: August 2015
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.]
Reducing Child Mortality
This artifact is a presentation on the United Nations Millennium Goal of reducing child mortality. This presentation focuses on the progress that the UN has made in regards to this goal. From this presentation, I learned that the global under-five mortality rate has declined by more than a half. Additionally, progress is continually being made to reduce the child mortality rate. This artifact broadened my understanding of international affairs by allowing me to research the child mortality problem not only in the United States but also abroad. This presentation exposed me to the efforts that the UN has been making in order to improve this issue in underdeveloped and developing countries.
About Me
I was born in Arlington, Virginia, but on my first birthday I moved to Mexico. Over the next ten years, I lived and studied in three Latin American countries—including Colombia and Panama. We speak both English and Spanish at home and now I am very interested in learning a third language. My mother was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and I feel fortunate to be able to visit my family often.
My favorite class in high school was World History. The subject matter did not interest me at first. However, my teacher—Ms. Vandenbergh—was able to turn the class around for me and I came to know the value of a good teacher and mentor.
Currently, my major is undecided. I am considering a few different career paths relating to the environment, food sciences, development, and sustainability. Over the next four years, I would like to get involved in multiple organizations across campus and would like to participate in research.
After graduating, I hope to volunteer for the Peace Corps and take part in opportunities relating to international development. However, I have an open mind and would like to take advantage of the facilities and professors on campus while adding to my abilities and experiences in order to figure out the most fulfilling career path.