Honor Society® member
Matthew Jeffers
Office Bookkeeper at Upper Arlington Parks and Rec
- Ohio State University-Main Campus
- Cognitive Neroscience
- Class of 2020
- Columbus, Ohio
Member since December 2016
About
Viewing myself as a balanced man, I strive to maintain a healthy mind, spirit, and body through academics, religion, and physical fitness, respectively. Valuing traits such as love, integrity, and diligence, I strive every day to complete every task to the greatest of my ability and to put others ahead of myself. While living up to these traits is difficult, staying humble and viewing yourself as a servant for others allows me to achieve these goals. One day, I hope to use my hands to heal, motivate, and improve the lives of the poor, weak, and ill. In doing so, I hope that I may spread my core values onto others. Holding ourselves to high standards and values will immensely improve our communities, nations, and world in every regard.
Education
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The Ohio State University
Neuroscience
2016 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Finalist
This award is given to incoming freshman male students who embody the principles of the Balanced Man (i.e. a sound mind, a sound body, and a healthy spirit as shown through academics, athletics, leadership, service, and personal growth).
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Beta Theta Pi Men of Principle Scholarship Finalist
Given to incoming freshman who exhibit values of mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, responsibility, integrity, and leadership.
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The Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Awarded to individuals with 100+ hours of community service and to individuals who make a positive impact on the community.
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Francis Barnes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a senior who is pursuing a career in the "helping professions" and who exhibit involvement in the community outside of academics via athletics and community service.
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Outstanding Spanish Language Student Award
Given to a single student in the entire Spanish department at the high school who strives to immerse themselves in the Spanish culture and appreciates learning the language.
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Pitcher of the Year
Best all-around pitcher of the year voted on by players and coaches
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Scholar Athlete Award
Given to those who have success both on and off the field and is a top pitcher at the conference level
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I aspire to fulfill my dream of becoming a doctor; in particular, an interventional radiologist or an orthopedic surgeon.
- Graduate school interests
I intend to attend medical school and acquire an M.D.
- Outside the classroom
My hobbies run the gamete from playing sports and poker to planning vacations and cooking. In particular, I love everything there is to do with baseball, including watching it, keeping the book, collecting cards, and most importantly being part of the action. Throughout high school, my friends and I would often play card games with poker being the most popular. Continuing, since family is one of the most important factors in my life, I am most happy when I'm on a good ol' fashion family vacation. With my parents busy at work in the summer, I would often plan out our vacation and what we would do when when we arrived. Finally, my mom and I are dead opposites when it comes to cooking. Her favorite ice cream is vanilla, she doesn't enjoy salad, and she prefers all her foods to be stripped down to the basics. Ever since traveling to Penzey's Spices, I discovered a whole new side to food and how enjoyable it can actually be. As a result, I love cooking not for the sake of cooking, but to make my taste buds jump for joy.
Experience
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Office Bookkeeper
Upper Arlington Parks and Rec
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
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Office Bookkeeper
Columbus Pool Management
Jun 2015 – Aug 2015
Volunteering
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Volunteer
Special Olympics
Apr 2015 – Jun 2015
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Baseball Camp Instructor
Upper Arlington High School
Dec 2012 – Dec 2015
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Volunteer
YWCA
Jan 2012 – Apr 2016
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Volunteer
Stowe Mission
Dec 2007 – Dec 2015
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Volunteer
Whetstone Gardens and Care Center
Apr 2002 – Dec 2016
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
- English (US) Advanced
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