This semester I took Introduction to Sociology as part of a General Education requirement. Before taking the class I did not have any idea what the field was about. However, as I took the class I found that it touched on a lot of topics in society that I am concerned about such as socioeconomic, racial, and gender inequality. The concepts were fairly simple, but it articulated clearly thoughts that I have previously had when looking at the same issues. The supplementary articles and studies that were added to some chapters really enhanced my understanding and gave more specific examples that allowed me to utilize and expand on the knowledge I got from the textbook. The most important thing that I felt the course stressed was objectivity. While examining other societies or practices that may seem strange or even immoral, I slowly came to approach them with less judgment and an emphasis on understanding the basis of those situations. I also found the big assignment, an essay analyzing the movie Zootopia, to be a fun way to apply what I had learned. Before this class I had only taken psychology, so combining my knowledge from these two subjects will give me a more comprehensive perspective on issues both on the individual and societal level.

Welcome to my e-Portfolio! This is a place where I will be posting some of my experiences and thoughts about my college career so far. The Artifacts section is where I will post experiences that I found impactful and beneficial. The G.O.A.L.S. section will be about how I can apply Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement to my time at OSU. Finally, I will reflect on my growth in Year in Review. My aim is to show more of my goals, achievements, and thinking through this site.