Month: August 2019

IA Cook-Out 8-29-19 (Social)

I attended the IA/PSL/ACES/HSS Cook-Out on Thursday, August 29th, 2019. The event was packed with good music, great food, and amazing people. As I settled into eating a hamburger and some vegetables, I found myself engaged in a conversation regarding the way my peers treat each other based off of their political stance. I haven’t experienced much conflict with this; however, a few of the other members of IA had some confrontations regarding this. It was refreshing to speak openly at the cook-out about the problem the United States is facing in regards to the political divide. Politics is a point of controversy in nearly every environment, so the fact that it is a topic of conversation in college is no surprise. Overall, the entire group I was sitting with agreed if we can accept that others might believe in different political platforms than our own, then we can at least listen to their perspective in a respectable manner without becoming defensive or attacking the other person.

In addition, I played two games of corn hole with scholars from other programs. My team won both games, but more importantly I got to meet some new people. It has been easy to get caught up in studying and exercising for the entire day, so this event was a nice break in the day to have some fun and connect.

My friend Rylee and I while I was playing cornhole. It was very windy outside.

Student Wellness Center Presentation (Academic) 8/27/19

Hi! I attended the Student Wellness Center Presentation on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019, with a few of the other International Affairs Scholar’s students. Going into the event, I was a little unenthusiastic because I thought it would be an hour long lecture about only mental health. My assumption was based off of the belief that the Student Wellness Center’s primary focus was on mental/emotional health. However, the presentation changed my entire perspective on the services that the Student Wellness Center provides. There were a couple main points throughout the event that I found most applicable to my life and the IA Scholars program.

To start, the most applicable point made was the emphasis of financial stability and its affects on the other aspects of my life. I learned that the Wellness Center provides free financial coaching to students, which is highly beneficial to me as I am starting to manage my own finances and prepare for my future endeavors. In regards to the IA Scholars Program, the financial coaching can help me formulate a budget to save up for possible trips that are offered to all the members. Overall, I hope to utilize the financial assistance program that the Student Wellness Center provides in the near future.

Secondly, I learned that the Wellness Center has nutrition coaching that can assist in setting up a meal plan that works best for my interests and needs. For instance, in April, I will be running a half marathon with my sister. The training is about 16 weeks long and involves eating balanced meals consistently to match my workouts. As most freshmen can agree, it is difficult to hold back in the dining hall when there are so many options available. Therefore, I hope to get in contact with the nutrition coaches to learn how I can manage a balanced diet that allow me to achieve my personal goals.

In conclusion, the Student Wellness Center Presentation was a pleasant surprise that exposed me to a multitude of free, useful resources right on campus. I look forward to being in contact with the center and gaining insight on how I can improve my and others overall health and wellness.

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. 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 guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

Artifacts

[Artifacts are the items you consider to be representative of your academic interests and achievements. For each entry, include both an artifact and a detailed annotation.  An annotation includes both a description of the artifact and a reflection on why it is important to you, what you learned, and what it means for your next steps.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

About Me

Hi! My name is Elizabeth Whetstone! I am pursuing a major in Molecular Genetics on a Pre-Medicine track in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University. I’m a member of the International Affairs (IA) Scholars Program, the founder and president of the Women’s Club Handball Team at The Ohio State University, Club Operation Smile, and am an Ohio State Welcome Leader. Upon receiving my bachelors degree, I hope to attend medical school where I can expand my knowledge of medicine and learn how to help people in greater capacities. My career goals involve practicing surgery and bringing medical care to underserved communities. My desire to help others that cannot afford medical treatment stemmed from my personal experience of being born with a cleft lip and palate. In addition, I lived in Brazil for a year with the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program, where I was a part of a meaningful community that provided wellness services for those in need. When I am not in class, I enjoy running long distances, working in a local greenhouse, and baking delicious foods. Overall, these experiences have led to my ability to stay focused, determined, and involved in any activities I do within the community.

In conclusion, I am hoping that my E-portfolio represents my ability to be an inclusive leader in diverse populations as well as express my passion for helping and learning from different communities globally.