During my time at The Ohio State University I have been given so many great opportunities through many different organizations. So far I have had great fortune in being able to interact with people who are very dedicated to the community. This dedication has led me to be able to enrich my academics and work to serve the community. These two aspects of the G.O.A.L.S are very much related to my future career and education aspirations of becoming a surgeon. The medical profession in itself is rooted in helping those who you are able to. Doctors work tirelessly to save lives day in and day out. However, in order to become a good doctor and a well rounded person one must have insight it a vast array of fields and ideas. As a member of Health Points: Pre-Health connections and volunteering, I have been given opportunities to do both service outreach and academic enrichment that is directly related to the medical and pre-medical tracks.

Almost every week Health points has service events for its members. One of the more notable ones has been making cards for sick children. Over the course of 2 hours hundreds of cards were hand made to be given to hundreds of kids in the local hospitals. Many of cards were difficult to make and a serious mess was made but being able to encourage and put a smile on the faces of these amazing children is certainly worth it. Additionally, I have spent hundreds of hours volunteering at a hospital weekly.  This work is always satisfying as there is a sense of immediate gratification when you lend a hand.

Academic enrichment can come in many forms. One of the best events I have been to this semester has been the talk by Dr.Peter Lee. He is a cardio-thoracic surgeon at the Wexner Medical Center and has a very impressive resume. During his talk he discussed things like his aspirations to become an astronaut and how that led him to do research with NASA, Space-X, and Blue-origins. He has done an overwhelming amount of research and work relating to aeronautics. Academically, Dr.Lee has pursued an M.D, PhD, and MPH. He is truly an amazing individual. Attending his lecture and speaking with him after has been very beneficial in determining how I should go about my activities and extra-curricular activities while trying to become a doctor.

[ “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.]