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The Second-Year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity created to enhance your success as a second-year student at OSU.
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Through interaction with a STEP Faculty Mentor and a small group of peers, you will have the opportunity to engage in a truly transformational experience across the course of your second year.
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Fall semester is focused on community building, goal setting, personal growth and identity exploration through engaging discussions and activities.
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In the spring semester, your Faculty Mentor will guide you through the process of crafting a proposal for a STEP Signature Project.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible if graduated high school the previous year.
The Importance of STEP
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Develop a meaningful relationship with a faculty member. Dr. Dan Linden and Dr. Eric Williams are the faculty mentors on the Wooster/ATI Campus
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In the fall, expand your network of peers through weekly cohort meetings that will be taking place virtually.
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Identify ways to enhance your personal, academic and career goals.
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Strengthen your communication and networking skills with support from peers and a faculty mentor committed to your success
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Receive a fellowship up to $2000.00 to engage in one of the six STEP Signature Project areas.
What will you get out of STEP
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Engagement with faculty outside of the classroom
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Engage in programs and opportunities you may not otherwise be able to
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Interaction with other second-year students
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Funding up to $2000. for a unique educational experience
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Will be subject to meeting program requirements and having proposal approved
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Opportunity to try something new and challenging that will:
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Make you more marketable
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Allow you to do something catered to YOUR interests
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Make your OSU experience all the more meaningful
If interested, email STEPATI@osu.edu
Faculty Mentors:
Dr. Dan Linden
linden.9@osu.edu
Dr. Eric Williams
williams.1887@osu.edu
Program Coordinator:
Penny Nemitz
nemitz.7@osu.edu