One of the main reasons I chose to attend Ohio State was its highly renowned Honors & Scholars program. While looking through the list of programs offered, I immediately knew I wanted to be a part of the International Affairs cohort and dedicated the following days to perfecting my scholars supplemental essay.
My decision to be in the International Affairs cohort was mainly due to my experience living and studying in four different countries while also being exposed to a wide range of cultural backgrounds. With my passion for global issues, I hoped to learn more and widen my perspective further, and being a student at Ohio State has done exactly that. Throughout my time at this university, I have been able to attend events ranging from a talk about the refugee crisis from a historical perspective, to an international coffee tasting centered around a discussion about identities, traditions, and experiences.
I have recently attended an information session about a student organization coming to campus in the spring semester. This organization involves mentoring refugee high school students in the Columbus area. This program is unique in that it uses an online platform with 24/7 access to your student. I quickly jumped at this opportunity to help with an issue that I am passionate about and have a lot of interest in. I am now going through the application and interviewing process and hope to be selected as one of the sixteen mentors this coming semester. I feel that being a part of this organization will pair perfectly with my involvement in International Affairs scholars and will help me fulfill my vision as a successful scholars student.