Ceramics Kiln Room Columbus
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2023-11-16
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My STEP project will be a four-week artistic endeavor with The Kiln Room Columbus Company in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout the month of June 2023, with a specific start date of June 19, 2023, and end of July 22, 2023, I will have the opportunity to transform my personal aspirations within ceramics and pottery making, by experiencing and learning alongside the ceramic artists and instructors of The Kiln Room for one three-hour class a week. With high school experience within ceramics courses, and having two of my ceramics pieces make it to the Ohio State-wide high school art show, I hope to rekindle my love and knowledge on ceramics and pottery throwing to fulfill my personal aspirations. As a pre-Physician Assistant student who has spent my summers at The Ohio State University within medical and science summer courses, this STEP funding will finally grant me the opportunity to focus on participating in my first artistic endeavor that serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and stress relief, that go beyond my medical student identity. This experience will transform my interpersonal relationship with myself and my mental health and will be elevating my identity and personal growth, beyond my academic achievements and experiences within the healthcare field. As a first-generation Vietnamese American pre-Physician Assistant student, my collegiate career has been dedicated to pursing activities that will benefit my academic and professional healthcare career. However, this STEP artistic endeavor will allow me to experience my first glimpse of engaging in an activity that go beyond school and professional life—something that will promote my personal well-being. As someone who understands the importance of taking time for oneself, I am eager and grateful for this opportunity to purse an activity that will bring me personal happiness and balance my personal and academic lives. The importance of having a life outside of school and professional life cannot be overstated. This Kiln Room Columbus course will offer a magnitude of benefits to my character, including the ability to advocate for my mental health, my personal growth, skill development, and a well-rounded education. Through the things that I will learn from this STEP project, I will develop the interpersonal qualities and skills necessary to thrive in all aspects of life.
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STEP Category: Artistic and Creative Endeavors