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I have come to love Ohio State. It took me a while to find my place in this school, but I am very happy with the experience overall. The best thing about OSU is that there are so many different things to get involved with. I am so glad I joined a sorority because it helped me make my closet friends and roommates here and made the size of the university feel manageable. I have also been at my job for 2 years, and that has helped make the school, and the city, feel like home. One of my favorite things about being a buckeye is the national community. I love seeing people in OSU shirts all over the country and giving them an "O-H!" I feel a lot of pride when I tell people where I go to school, and I find myself fiercely defending Columbus to those who have never been here and see it as unsophisticated. OSU has prepared me to go out into the "real world" and work towards getting a dream job, and I think the size is advantageous for that - you have to work harder to set yourself apart here, because there is always someone smarter, or more involved. I don't regret my decision to come here, but I have occasionally wished I pushed myself to appy to more liberal arts schools. You'll be hard-pressed to find widespread campus activism (though hundreds of us did jump in a lake when Obama won the election) or fierce political debate here, if that's what you're looking for.

Best thing: its reputation and size One thing I'd change: make concealed carry on campus allowed Size: too too big which is great People's reaction: admiration and respect, appreciation of traditions Most time spent in .... The Ohio Union which is the living room of our campus School's administration: too much red tape and bureaucracy Recent controversy: Jim Tressel being forced to quit! School Pride: too much of it, you hear it illustrated best when students say THE Ohio State University Anything unusual: its size and everything that comes with it from having uncountable student organizations to large scale bureaucracy Experience to remember: The Laissez-Faire Syndicate, best student organization ever, helped build my personality and introduced me to the perfect man for me who's my boyfriend now. Frequent complaints: usually about the financial services office and its long lines.

There is no other place I would want to be than The Ohio State University. This school has limitless opportunities in all aspects of life. Every class I take is interesting and the majority of the teachers I've had are always willing to help in any way they can. From the Ohio State pride on game days, to endless nights at the library, to club meetings and summer days on the oval, I have always had positive experiences. This school really knows how to come together. After game losses or controversy, students at Ohio State never stop showing their pride for their school. The teachers and administration want to see their student excel and succeed. Ohio State is somewhere that I know I have endless opportunities. It is a large university but through organizations and classes, there are so many ways to make it smaller and make it feel like a community. I see the same people throughout the years in my classes and have established friendships with them. You make it your own experience at Ohio State. It is an amazing school and I am so blessed to be able to be apart of it!

I love this school! I came from a really small hometown, but Ohio State does not feel too big to me. On a big campus, there is always something to do. There are tons of activities going on, lots of clubs to join, tons of travel opportunities...the list goes on and on! Being located in Ohio's capital city means that there is plenty to do off campus as well. Aside from the fun stuff, the academics are good too. OSU is respected academically and there are many brilliant professors who teach here. There is a ton of school pride, and it seems like no matter where you travel to, you will find a Buckeye's fan. Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye!

I love being a Buckeye. Ohio State is a University with great pride. However, sometimes the pride associated with being a Buckeye can be viewed as arrogance. Many people, after I inform them that I go to OSU, scoff at me and assume that I think I'm better than them because I attend Ohio State. Also, just from talking with other students, it is no secret that OSU is one of the most disliked schools in the country. At athletic events our fans are often deemed rude and obnoxious. We are ridiculed for adding the prefix of THE Ohio State University. Ohio State tries to hold itself to a higher standard than other schools. Recently the Ohio State football program has gone through much scrutiny and change. It has been an interesting time to be a student to say the least.

I love being a Buckeye. Ohio State is a University with great pride. However, sometimes the pride associated with being a Buckeye can be viewed as arrogance. Many people, after I inform them that I go to OSU, scoff at me and assume that I think I'm better than them because I attend Ohio State. Also, just from talking with other students, it is no secret that OSU is one of the most disliked schools in the country. At athletic events our fans are often deemed rude and obnoxious. We are ridiculed for adding the prefix of THE Ohio State University. Ohio State tries to hold itself to a higher standard than other schools.

I love being a Buckeye. Ohio State is a University with great pride. However, sometimes the pride associated with being a Buckeye can be viewed as arrogance. Many people, after I inform them that I go to OSU, scoff at me and assume that I think I'm better than them because I attend Ohio State. Also, just from talking with other students, it is no secret that OSU is one of the most disliked schools in the country. At athletic events our fans are often deemed rude and obnoxious. We are ridiculed for adding the prefix of THE Ohio State University. Ohio State tries to hold itself to a higher standard than other schools.

As I mentioned above, OSU plays host to some serious school spirit. This was never one of the things that compelled me to come here--in high school, I loathed the kinds of kids who would paint their chests for football games and live vicariously through our venerable student athletes. But surprisingly, the school spirit has become one of my favorite things about OSU. The pride that is so clearly exhibited for our football team extends into every facet of the university: from the social life to the academics, people are genuinely proud and happy to be here. Even though I'm not big on sports, it's great to be a part of such a positive environment. Additionally, the OSU "brand" seems to be a great foot-in-the-door for future employment, considering its plethora of prideful alumni. I also really love the traditional college atmosphere that our campus provides. My friends and I spend a lot of time spread out in the grass on the Oval, lounging in the newly renovated student Union, or crying over textbooks in the architectural masterpiece that is Thompson Library. However, a few steps towards High Street and you're smack dab in the middle of the Columbus hub. Columbus is an awesome college city. It often feels pretty midwestern and down to earth, and certainly caters to students in some districts, but a little exploring and it's not hard to uncover a whole lot of culture here. I've been to more art galleries, DIY house concerts, craft festivals, and snobby literary-minded coffee shops than I can count. Before I began my freshman year, one of the things I was most concerned about was the enormity of OSU's student body. I've always been a very dedicated learner; academics are important to me. And so, I worried that in the mythical 800-person lectures I was bound to experience, I wouldn't achieve the academic depth that I pursued. But get this--going into my third year, I've never had a class that exceeded 30 students, and I've even had a few with less than 10 students. This is partly owing to my enrollment in the honors program, but also because most major classes manage to stay pretty small. I can only really speak for the English department, but I've always felt very challenged and personally encouraged by faculty members to push the boundaries of my academic life. About the size, though, I will say this: academics aside, the OSU bureaucracy can be brutal to deal with. Got a problem with your scholarship? Need to schedule an advising appointment? Please hold for 3 hours and someone may or may not assist you. There is a heck of a lot of red-tape to navigate through and getting things done can take a long time. Generally though, I do view the large scale of this university as an asset, particularly with respect to the networking and research opportunities and visiting lecturers, etc... that it provides.

What overwhelms me constantly is the unity and pride felt amongst students, staff, faculty, and alumni. There is nothing like singing "Carmen, Ohio" with people you do not even know to bring you together with those who love what you love--your school. I think Ohio State is not only a top university, but it is also a place where students can feel at home. Columbus is a great city, and the support for Ohio State from the surrounding community is excellent. Not only that, but we as students respond to that support by giving back to the community. Three times a year, there are huge, campus-wide community service days, and that is not including what individual students and student organizations choose to do on their own. Service learning and relationship building are huge aspects to Ohio State, and any student who attends here will get to experience those bonds being built.

A tremendous opportunity. The faculty are great, and almost all of them, in my experience, are willing to help if you ask. Some may think that OSU is too big, but I think that's a strength as well. Anything you could hope to find is here, and everyone ends up finding their own little homogenous groups anyway so it's not like you're one person in a sea of 50,000. There is a great combination of school spirit, intellectual atmosphere, and unique opportunities that I think make OSU a great place to be.