Global Awareness:
To achieve this goal, I plan on specializing in international relations within my political science degree. I believe that this coursework focus will broaden my perspective of the world and various people of it. Learning about other social and political structures can also help me better understand our own.
Original Inquiry:
I have taken an upper level research based class on Supreme Court decision making that help me build my research confidence and ability. I also plan on taking similarly research based honors classes in the political science department. The nature of my internship with Clean Fuels Ohio also encouraged original research.
Academic Enrichment:
I chose to add a major in Political Science during the spring of my freshman year in order to challenge myself and broaden my academic endeavors. By double majoring, I learn not just about the subject matter, but the opportunity to learn how to learn new topics. I have also added a minor in religious studies along this same thinking.
Leadership Development:
I am an active member of several organizations including Buckeye Broomball, Running Club, Alpha Phi Omega, and the Thomistic Institute. Through membership in these organizations, I have learned how to lead within a group of like minded peers, which is an essential skill in any career. I also hold executive board positions in both Buckeye Broomball and the Thomistic Institute where I directly lead my fellow members.
Service Engagement:
I spend much of my time every week serving my campus and community through Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Through this organization I have already served over 50 hours and I plan on growing that number. Service has broadened my perspective of the world and my community and I believe that that has helped my academic endeavors as well.