G.O.A.L.S.

Global Awareness: Here at OSU, you can find diversity everywhere.  From different classes, to people, to clubs, there is a comfort zone for everyone.  That also means that it is relatively easy to be able to step out of your comfort zone and partake in something that is new and different to you.  So far this semester I have not really developed a large global perspective, which makes me even more excited to be able to do that in the future.  A few weeks ago, I attended a study abroad information session with my friend.  I was never interested in studying abroad, but after she had me go with her, I am so eager to be able to go to a different country and learn about the culture and ways of the people who live there.  I also am really excited to be able to take more diverse courses as I continue here at Ohio State, in the hopes of learning something new and expanding my global perspective.

Original Inquiry: This semester I had to complete a number of hours helping out graduate students with research for my Communications 1100 class.  At first I was dreading spending time taking surveys and answering questions, however, I found the research to be very interesting.  I worked with a number of different graduate students on different projects, and each one was different in their own way.  I loved being able to contribute to something that was so important to these students.

Academic Enrichment: I have definitely spent a good amount of time this semester questioning my major decision.  I have officially decided to change my major to Early Childhood Education and I couldn’t be more excited about that.  This semester I was in really awesome and different classes.  From learning about good eating habits in Nutrition, to be completely confused in Econ, I really challenged myself to work hard and get good grades as a first semester college student.  I wanted to be able to also do something I love while I’m here at school, so I decided to add a dance minor to my course work.  My classes for that don’t start until next semester, but I’m excited to take on this challenge and be able to do something I love, dance.

Leadership Development: This semester I auditioned for the Club Dance team and I am now an official member.  I am working my way up to hopefully be the social chair of Club Dance team once the time comes.  I also have become a floor senator in Smith Steeb.  As a floor senator I go to weekly meetings with the Board of Activities at Smith Steeb and I get to vote on different events that are presented to us.  I love to be able to take part in what will be happening in my building and what will be provided for my peers.  Next year I hope to be involved with OUAB or USG so I can gain more leadership experience as I get closer and closer to graduation.

Service Engagement: Unfortunately this semester my schedule did not allow for me to take part in a ongoing service activity.  My roommate gets to go to a school every week and help kids with homework and play with them and it sounds like so much fun.  I hope to be able to do something like this next semester because I love working with young kids and helping out.