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Year in Review
My first year of college experienced a 180 degree swerve. I entered college under the delusion that I, Audrey Wanstrath, would become a mechanical engineer and ultimately save the world. Two weeks in college level physics was enough to tell me that my destiny was not to use mathematics to help people, but to use another language, English. The pivotal moment was when I decided to be honest with myself. One week before my second semester I switched my undergraduate degree to English, and I have breathed easy ever since. I realized that language is beautiful, and without rhetoric, words would be useless. The tone, diction, occasion and style of communication is important in modern society, and I would love to always think about language in my life. Another pivotal moment in my freshman experience was when I joined a blog called O-Style. With 6 other OSU students I wrote articles on fashion, and I also participated in local fashion events. For example, the O-Style team hosted a local fashion show on campus! I am excited to see what comes of my sophomore year.
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.]
Artifacts
My group and I researched passive heating and cooling through the scholars program. Passive heating and cooling is used all around the world to improve the state of the plant. A solar chimney is one example of a fantastic innovation for heating in houses. My group and I discovered that green energy requires creativity. Some technologies work better in warm climates and vice versa. Passive Heating and Cooling is making a huge impact on the world.
About Me
Hello! My name is Audrey Wanstrath. I am a second year student at The Ohio State University. I am currently enrolled in both the Fisher College of Business and The School of Arts and Science. I hope to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Creative Writing and a Bachelors degree in International Business. My first goal is to maintain a 3.2 GPA throughout my duration at Ohio State. I also hope to get involved with service organizations here on campus. I am a part of the Green Engineering Scholars program. Through this program I have participated in a toy adaptation lab, performed service hours, and learned about the world of engineering. In high school I was awarded with the Presidential Service Award, and I would love to continue giving back. By the end of my sophomore year at Ohio State I hope to have an internship.
