Nationwide Web Application Development Internship
Grace Hynus is a senior Choose Ohio First (COF) scholar majoring in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE). Her freshman and sophomore year, she was a member of the Living Learning Community called LEAP (Living Learning Community for Engineers, Architects, and Planners). Grace values mentorship, serving as a LEAP mentor her sophomore and junior year. Since her junior year, she has been serving as a mentor for COF students. During her time at Ohio State, Grace has been focusing on pursuing her career in software engineering. Grace has been working at Nationwide in their Retirement Solutions Technology department as a web application developer intern since May 2024, and has received a full-time offer to start as a software engineer once she graduates May 2026.
At Nationwide, Grace uses languages such as Java, Angular, and SQL to develop and maintain the Retirement Solutions’ web application, DCDirect RPLink. When not focusing on school, work, or mentoring, Grace enjoys lifting, running, and knitting. She also volunteers on the weekends at Colony Cats, a cat rescue in Dublin, OH.
Impact of the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program
"Choose Ohio First has provided a fantastic opportunity for me to create connections with diverse and brilliant people. I met people in my freshman year who were in my cohort that I am still friends with! COF creates a strong sense of community and provided me with many resources that I could go to if I needed anything. The CIR chats let me see what I can do with my degree. COF also allowed me to serve as a mentor, which has honed my leadership skills and helped me to create meaningful relationships with my mentees".
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