Is OSU good for me?

Nova88
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 18:04:34 +0000

Hi Jamoboo,
My son will be a soph at OSU next year and is a business major, we are from NJ. He applied to all of the schools you are interested in too He absolutely loves Ohio State, couldn’t see himself anywhere else.
My son also loved the feel of the Big Ten campuses, the pride/spirit and the sports elements. However, he is a serious student too. He was looking for a balanced college environment. He is a very outgoing kid, so he was willing to put himself out there to meet new people from the outset. He says the great thing about such a large school is he meets someone new almost every day, and there is always something new to do, on campus, off campus, concerts, speakers, sports, eating out…he is NEVER bored.
I strongly advise you visit OSU, do the standard tour AND the Fisher Business School tour as well. Seeing a campus while it’s in session really helps you decide if you see yourself there. Sit in on a class, eat at The Ohio Union where students hang out, see Thompson library. My son couldn’t decide where he wanted to go, we had visited them all casually, but the day we toured he knew OSU was the right place for him. The campuses you mention are different from one another, one may fit you more than the the others academically, but it’s also a matter of personal preference, city vs. large town, proximity to other activities, ease of travel to and from (especially from the east coast–Wisconsin is the toughest to travel to), etc.

Oh, in terms of playing a sport at Ohio State, obviously sports there are top notch Division I. If you are being recruited, kudos to you! If you are looking for club or intramural sports, there are zillions to participate in!

Best of luck to you in applying and deciding where to attend. Feel free to send me a private message if you have more specific questions.