STEP Category: Leadership2018 High Sierra Leadership Expedition Presentation by Lauren Kobasuk.The Ohio State University Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP)Academic Major: Pharmaceutical Science

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Lauren	Kobasuk	Mentor:	Jay	Kandampully	Major:	Pharmaceu:cal	Science	What	I	did…	For	my	STEP	project	I	hiked	140	miles	of	the	High	Sierra	Mountains	in	California,	up	and	down	thousands	of	feet	of	eleva:on,	with	ten	other	people	through	rain,	snow,	and	sun.	We	camped	in	the	Backcountry	and	took	turns	being	the	Leader	of	the	Day.				2018	High	Sierra	Leadership	Expedi4on	This	project	was	transforma:onal	in	so	many	ways.	Being	“unplugged”	from	every	day	life	was	so	refreshing	and	I	was	con:nuously	challenged	physically,	mentally,	emo:onally,	and	spiritually	on	this	trip.	I	gained	conﬁdence	in	my	leadership	abili:es	and	gained	a	greater	understanding	of	my	personal	values	and	professional	goals	in	life.		I	selected	this	project	because	of	my	desire	to	go	on	a	backpacking	trip	and	learn	Backcountry	survival	:ps.	I	wanted	a	chance	to	be	outdoors	for	a	month	and	take	:me	to	reﬂect	while	also	surrounding	myself	with	like-minded	people.		I	learned:	u Map	reading	u River	crossing	u Backcountry	cooking					u Campsite	selec:on	u Risk	management		u Leave	No	Trace	principles	 How	was	it	transforma5onal…	

2018 High Sierra Leadership Expedition

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2018 High Sierra Leadership Expedition

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