[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":288},["ShallowReactive",2],{"/stories/first-year":3,"processed-html-9326da65":260,"processed-html-660f7123":261,"processed-html-b6632aad":262,"processed-html-c42c232a":263,"processed-html-50fe9db4":264,"processed-html-3341099b":265,"processed-html-a55d064b":266,"processed-html-7b8d1eba":267,"processed-html-8905c8b5":268,"processed-html-c5e2e336":269,"processed-html-9c15e5fc":270,"processed-html-c1a402e6":271,"processed-html-47a9c95b":272,"processed-html-2246bd76":273,"processed-html-08f7231e":274,"processed-html-647efdb2":275,"processed-html-928ee765":276,"processed-html-af9b0cb9":277,"processed-html-194d54f1":278,"processed-html-566787bb":279,"processed-html-2d36d668":280,"processed-html-49eee207":281,"processed-html-313020d3":282,"processed-html-a6256447":283,"processed-html-01c60377":284,"processed-html-864c2928":285,"processed-html-d0515e13":286,"processed-html-063af02f":287},{"id":4,"type":5,"path":6,"published":7,"publishDate":8,"author":9,"taxonomy":10,"headerType":12,"image":13,"video":16,"title":18,"subtitle":19,"hideFromSearchEngines":9,"social":20,"bodyBlocks":24,"slug":209,"description":210,"metaDescription":211,"metaTitle":9,"relatedStories":212,"created":249,"changed":250,"breadcrumbs":251},"f422feae-dbe2-4367-879d-e1d9732f69b3","story","stories/first-year",true,"January 8, 2025",null,{"name":9,"slug":11},"","image",{"url":14,"alt":15},"https://editing.intcomm.osu.edu/sites/default/files/styles/widescreen/public/media/image/2026/04/oneyear.jpg","Students walk across the oval at Ohio State",{"url":9,"transcript":17},{"text":9},"Why Ohio State was right for these first-year students","Five students offer advice after their first year at Ohio State",{"title":21,"description":22,"imageUrl":23},"One year later, choosing Ohio State feels right","From academics to friendships, five Buckeyes look back on their college choice and share how Ohio State helped them find community, opportunity and confidence in their first year.\r\n","https://editing.intcomm.osu.edu/sites/default/files/media/image/2026/04/walterjimenez_social.jpg",[25,32,38,44,51,57,63,69,75,89,95,101,107,113,119,125,131,137,143,149,155,161,167,173,179,185,191,197,203],{"blockName":26,"attrs":27,"innerBlocks":29,"innerHTML":30,"innerContent":31},"core/paragraph",{"uuid":28},"9326da65",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Taking the leap and making a college choice is one of the most challenging decisions you will make. The variables seem endless, as do the possibilities.\u003C/p>",[30],{"blockName":26,"attrs":33,"innerBlocks":35,"innerHTML":36,"innerContent":37},{"uuid":34},"660f7123",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">It wasn't that long ago that many Ohio State students were in your exact shoes. Balancing options and trying to make a call that is going to help propel them to a great life ahead. But one year after making that decision, these five students are certain the made the right call.\u003C/p>",[36],{"blockName":26,"attrs":39,"innerBlocks":41,"innerHTML":42,"innerContent":43},{"uuid":40},"b6632aad",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Read along to learn how these students picked Ohio State and have excelled ever since.\u003C/p>",[42],{"blockName":45,"attrs":46,"innerBlocks":48,"innerHTML":49,"innerContent":50},"core/heading",{"uuid":47},"c42c232a",[],"\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Paul Truong\u003C/h2>",[49],{"blockName":26,"attrs":52,"innerBlocks":54,"innerHTML":55,"innerContent":56},{"uuid":53},"50fe9db4",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">A \u003Ca href=\"https://hrs.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">Health and Rehabilitation Science \u003C/a>major from Parma, Ohio, Paul hopes to attend Ohio State’s \u003Ca href=\"https://medicine.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">College of Medicine\u003C/a> and get a graduate degree in \u003Ca href=\"https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/sports-medicine\" class=\"bux-link\">sports medicine\u003C/a>. He’s in the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=90a72b21-6a1b-44b9-9152-a01bd9c19950&l=U&c=Columbus&page=0\" class=\"bux-link\">Ultimate Frisbee\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=0d120ecd-ca5a-48e2-b6da-70d3392c7217&l=S&c=Columbus&page=6\" class=\"bux-link\">Spikeball\u003C/a> clubs and wants to get involved in \u003Ca href=\"https://buckeyethon.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">BuckeyeThon\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[55],{"blockName":26,"attrs":58,"innerBlocks":60,"innerHTML":61,"innerContent":62},{"uuid":59},"3341099b",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I can confidently say I made the correct decision.\u003C/strong> I can pursue my dreams of being a doctor while meeting new people every day. The atmosphere at Ohio State is great, and every day there's always something new to do.\u003C/p>",[61],{"blockName":26,"attrs":64,"innerBlocks":66,"innerHTML":67,"innerContent":68},{"uuid":65},"a55d064b",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“What’s surprised me is \u003C/strong>the people here. I thought it would be difficult to make new friends, but I was completely wrong. Since coming, I've made a lot of new friends and memories, which made my decision to come to Ohio State a lot better.\u003C/p>",[67],{"blockName":26,"attrs":70,"innerBlocks":72,"innerHTML":73,"innerContent":74},{"uuid":71},"7b8d1eba",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“The advice I have for new and future students is \u003C/strong>relax and take your time adjusting to this new environment. Many people are overwhelmed by college due to the change in academics and environment, but you have to take a deep breath. If you try your best and push yourself, you're going to succeed at Ohio State.”\u003C/p>",[73],{"blockName":76,"attrs":77,"innerBlocks":86,"innerHTML":87,"innerContent":88},"core/image",{"id":78,"sizeSlug":79,"linkDestination":80,"mediaAttrs":81,"uuid":85},4503,"full","none",{"data-entity-type":82,"data-entity-uuid":83,"data-image-style":84},"file","869c2a91-3c68-48c2-876b-9b178b99f797","original","e0f7c650",[],"\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"/sites/default/files/inline-images/walterjimenez.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4503\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"869c2a91-3c68-48c2-876b-9b178b99f797\" data-image-style=\"original\"/>\u003Cfigcaption>Ohio State student Walter Jimenez had a great first year at Ohio State and is involved in a number of different student organizations including the Flight Team. His career goal is to become an airline pilot. (Logan Wallace)\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>",[87],{"blockName":45,"attrs":90,"innerBlocks":92,"innerHTML":93,"innerContent":94},{"uuid":91},"8905c8b5",[],"\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Walter Jimenez\u003C/h2>",[93],{"blockName":26,"attrs":96,"innerBlocks":98,"innerHTML":99,"innerContent":100},{"uuid":97},"c5e2e336",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Walter came to Ohio State from Caguas, Puerto Rico, to major in \u003Ca href=\"https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/academics/programs/majors/air-transportation-ba\" class=\"bux-link\">air transportation\u003C/a> with his eyes set on becoming an airline pilot. A Morrill and Chema Memorial scholar, he is involved in the \u003Ca href=\"https://aviation.osu.edu/students/get-involved/flight-team\" class=\"bux-link\">Flight Team\u003C/a>, the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=5032&l=P&page=5\" class=\"bux-link\">Puerto Rican Student Association\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=0dbd77a8-f723-4def-81ba-464ba55db6d6&l=D&c=Columbus&page=3\" class=\"bux-link\">DJ Club\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>",[99],{"blockName":26,"attrs":102,"innerBlocks":104,"innerHTML":105,"innerContent":106},{"uuid":103},"9c15e5fc",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“One of the biggest factors\u003C/strong> that has helped me have such a great time here is the friendships I’ve made. There’s a great community of Puerto Rican people here, and the Ohio State flight team has been a very engaging community. And just being on campus and in Columbus, you can always have new experiences.”\u003C/p>",[105],{"blockName":26,"attrs":108,"innerBlocks":110,"innerHTML":111,"innerContent":112},{"uuid":109},"c1a402e6",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“Joining the flight team \u003C/strong>has been great. In May at the \u003Ca href=\"https://osuairport.org/\" class=\"bux-link\">Ohio State Airport\u003C/a>, universities from all over the country are coming to compete, so we’re looking forward to that. We have seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and some are basically commercially rated pilots and instructors. We’re backed by alumni who are pilots and work in the airline industry and they really support us in so many ways. It’s a great network of people.\u003C/p>",[111],{"blockName":26,"attrs":114,"innerBlocks":116,"innerHTML":117,"innerContent":118},{"uuid":115},"47a9c95b",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“The advice I give\u003C/strong> is to get involved in as much as you can without overdoing it, just get yourself out there. Stay involved in your hobbies and set yourself up with a good routine.”\u003C/p>",[117],{"blockName":45,"attrs":120,"innerBlocks":122,"innerHTML":123,"innerContent":124},{"uuid":121},"2246bd76",[],"\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Allie Weprin\u003C/h2>",[123],{"blockName":26,"attrs":126,"innerBlocks":128,"innerHTML":129,"innerContent":130},{"uuid":127},"08f7231e",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">A Boca Raton, Florida, native, Allie is a \u003Ca href=\"https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/103\" class=\"bux-link\">business marketing\u003C/a> major in the Fisher College of Business. She’s also involved in the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org?i=180888e1-4fd4-449e-bca0-9cad6b63d586&l=A&c=Columbus&page=5\" class=\"bux-link\">American Marketing Association\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://fisher.osu.edu/academic-departments/operations-business-analytics/pathways-program\" class=\"bux-link\">Pathways for Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Program\u003C/a> as she pursues her goal of working in marketing or business for a fashion company.\u003C/p>",[129],{"blockName":26,"attrs":132,"innerBlocks":134,"innerHTML":135,"innerContent":136},{"uuid":133},"647efdb2",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I chose Ohio State\u003C/strong> because I love the location. Columbus is an amazing city where there’s always so much to do, and campus is beautiful. I love going to a big school where anywhere I go, to any club or any class, I’ll always meet someone new.\u003C/p>",[135],{"blockName":26,"attrs":138,"innerBlocks":140,"innerHTML":141,"innerContent":142},{"uuid":139},"928ee765",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I’ve found the most amazing friends here.\u003C/strong> My professors care and they want you to succeed. And there are so many resources, like the \u003Ca href=\"https://mslc.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">Math Center\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://economics.osu.edu/economics-learning-center\" class=\"bux-link\">Economics Center\u003C/a>, all here to help you succeed.”\u003C/p>",[141],{"blockName":26,"attrs":144,"innerBlocks":146,"innerHTML":147,"innerContent":148},{"uuid":145},"af9b0cb9",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I would tell a new student\u003C/strong> to reach out to other new students before you come to campus. Get to know people so when you get here you have a couple of familiar faces. Definitely find some hobbies because it’s important to stay active. And have good study methods that work for you and stay organized so classes aren’t so stressful.”\u003C/p>",[147],{"blockName":45,"attrs":150,"innerBlocks":152,"innerHTML":153,"innerContent":154},{"uuid":151},"194d54f1",[],"\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Joey Hoppenjans\u003C/h2>",[153],{"blockName":26,"attrs":156,"innerBlocks":158,"innerHTML":159,"innerContent":160},{"uuid":157},"566787bb",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">A Sylvania, Ohio, native, Joey is a finance major in the Fisher College of Business. He’s in the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org?i=80ee19b8-3cd2-4ab0-8479-45d2da8110c7&l=B&c=Columbus&page=8\" class=\"bux-link\">Personal Finance Club\u003C/a> and is looking at joining the business fraternity, \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=906\" class=\"bux-link\">Delta Sigma Pi\u003C/a> to help him on his path to becoming a financial advisor. \u003C/p>",[159],{"blockName":26,"attrs":162,"innerBlocks":164,"innerHTML":165,"innerContent":166},{"uuid":163},"2d36d668",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I picked Ohio State because\u003C/strong> it was very welcoming and had that Big Ten feel with a ton of students and connections while also considered a prestigious school and very competitive to get into. Plus, the Fisher School of Business is fantastic.”\u003C/p>",[165],{"blockName":26,"attrs":168,"innerBlocks":170,"innerHTML":171,"innerContent":172},{"uuid":169},"49eee207",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“After being at Ohio State and the Fisher School of Business for a semester,\u003C/strong> I’ve seen that there’s so many ways for me to grow in my personal life and career. Every time I go to any class I feel comfortable and open with everyone.\u003C/p>",[171],{"blockName":26,"attrs":174,"innerBlocks":176,"innerHTML":177,"innerContent":178},{"uuid":175},"313020d3",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“For a new student,\u003C/strong> once you get here take 10 deep breaths, relax and be yourself. Be open to the many opportunities Ohio State has to offer. While it can be overwhelming, I guarantee you’ll find what fits your style. After that, you’ll fall in love with the campus and everything this school has to offer.”\u003C/p>",[177],{"blockName":45,"attrs":180,"innerBlocks":182,"innerHTML":183,"innerContent":184},{"uuid":181},"a6256447",[],"\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Anthony Shuman\u003C/h2>",[183],{"blockName":26,"attrs":186,"innerBlocks":188,"innerHTML":189,"innerContent":190},{"uuid":187},"01c60377",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Anthony, also from Parma, earned the \u003Ca href=\"http://undergrad.osu.edu/cost-and-aid/merit-based-scholarships\" class=\"bux-link\">Maximus Scholarship\u003C/a>, is in the \u003Ca href=\"https://honors-scholars.osu.edu/honors\" class=\"bux-link\">Honors Program\u003C/a> and is double-majoring in \u003Ca href=\"https://chemistry.osu.edu/undergrad/biochem\" class=\"bux-link\">biochemistry\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://sppo.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">Spanish\u003C/a>. Next year, he’s going to participate in the \u003Ca href=\"https://step.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">STEP Program\u003C/a> and hopes to be a \u003Ca href=\"https://housing.osu.edu/about-us/student-employment/resident-advisor-ra/\" class=\"bux-link\">resident advisor\u003C/a>. He’ll use those funds for a study abroad trip to Valencia, Spain, to help him gain fluency in Spanish.\u003C/p>",[189],{"blockName":26,"attrs":192,"innerBlocks":194,"innerHTML":195,"innerContent":196},{"uuid":193},"864c2928",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“As soon as I stepped on the campus,\u003C/strong> I knew this was home. It’s a beautiful place. You’re really supported by all the resources and people, such as advisors and professors who want to see you succeed.”\u003C/p>",[195],{"blockName":26,"attrs":198,"innerBlocks":200,"innerHTML":201,"innerContent":202},{"uuid":199},"d0515e13",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I’ve loved being on a big campus\u003C/strong> because you can really expand your interests, meet like-minded people and people with different perspectives. I was surprised by how much there is to do. In the first week, I’d wake up, walk around with roommates and friends and find something to do. I had like 35,000 steps the first week I was here. I’m discovering new things every day, it’s been a transformative experience.”\u003C/p>",[201],{"blockName":26,"attrs":204,"innerBlocks":206,"innerHTML":207,"innerContent":208},{"uuid":205},"063af02f",[],"\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“The advice I give is have fun\u003C/strong> while you’re here. There’s 60,000 people who go to school here so branch out, meet people, expand your social network. And make the most of everything you’re afforded as a student. Go work out at the \u003Ca href=\"https://recsports.osu.edu/fms/facilities/rpac\" class=\"bux-link\">RPAC\u003C/a>, go to some club meetings, go to football games. There’s so much going on. I love Ohio State, and I love being a Buckeye.”\u003C/p>",[207],"first-year","Five first-year Buckeyes reflect on choosing Ohio State, sharing how community, opportunity and support helped them thrive academically, socially and personally just one year after taking the leap.","Five Ohio State students reflect on their first year, sharing how opportunity, connection and support helped them thrive academically and personally after choosing Ohio State.\r\n",[213,226,238],{"slug":214,"path":215,"title":216,"description":217,"subtitle":218,"taxonomy":219,"image":220,"video":223,"hideFromSearchEngines":9,"hasVideo":225},"buckeye-bound","stories/buckeye-bound","Four reasons you should be Buckeye Bound","Ohio State offers unmatched academic breadth, a welcoming community, hands‑on experiences, strong career preparation and the opportunities of vibrant Columbus — helping students find their path, their people and their future as Buckeyes.\r\n","An endless wealth of resources and opportunities await students at The Ohio State University",{"name":9,"slug":11},{"url":221,"alt":222},"https://editing.intcomm.osu.edu/sites/default/files/media/image/2022/12/bb_homepage.jpg","A group of Ohio State students stand together on the Oval.",{"url":9,"transcript":224},{"text":9},false,{"slug":227,"path":228,"title":229,"description":230,"subtitle":231,"taxonomy":232,"image":233,"video":236,"hideFromSearchEngines":9,"hasVideo":225},"top-tier-internships","stories/top-tier-internships","Students talk about top-tier internships","Ohio State students gained transformative, career‑shaping experiences through internships at Pfizer, the Institute for the Study of War and JPMorgan Chase, discovering new passions, strengthening networks and expanding their professional horizons.","These students landed eye-opening opportunities, propelling them toward their careers",{"name":9,"slug":11},{"url":234,"alt":235},"https://editing.intcomm.osu.edu/sites/default/files/media/image/2022/06/mckennahensley_1200x675.jpg","McKenna Hensley poses for a portrait in the Ohio Union with a Buckeye leaf banner in the background",{"url":9,"transcript":237},{"text":9},{"slug":239,"path":240,"title":241,"description":242,"subtitle":9,"taxonomy":243,"image":244,"video":247,"hideFromSearchEngines":9,"hasVideo":225},"mentorship-is-everything","stories/mentorship-is-everything","‘Mentorship is everything’","Through mentorship and hands‑on research, public health student Emanuel Tewolde presented nationally, earned major honors and discovered his passion for public health research as he prepares for a future career in medicine.",{"name":9,"slug":11},{"url":245,"alt":246},"https://editing.intcomm.osu.edu/sites/default/files/media/image/2026/03/25_6065830_11841_0.jpg","Emanuel Tewolde talks with his professor Min-Ae Song.",{"url":9,"transcript":248},{"text":9},"2026-04-06T15:28:16+00:00","2026-04-06T15:43:03+00:00",[252,255,258],{"title":253,"path":254},"Home","/",{"title":256,"path":257},"Stories","/stories",{"title":18,"path":259},"/stories/first-year","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Taking the leap and making a college choice is one of the most challenging decisions you will make. The variables seem endless, as do the possibilities.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">It wasn't that long ago that many Ohio State students were in your exact shoes. Balancing options and trying to make a call that is going to help propel them to a great life ahead. But one year after making that decision, these five students are certain the made the right call.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Read along to learn how these students picked Ohio State and have excelled ever since.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Paul Truong\u003C/h2>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">A \u003Ca href=\"https://hrs.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">Health and Rehabilitation Science \u003C/a>major from Parma, Ohio, Paul hopes to attend Ohio State’s \u003Ca href=\"https://medicine.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">College of Medicine\u003C/a> and get a graduate degree in \u003Ca href=\"https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/sports-medicine\" class=\"bux-link\">sports medicine\u003C/a>. He’s in the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=90a72b21-6a1b-44b9-9152-a01bd9c19950&l=U&c=Columbus&page=0\" class=\"bux-link\">Ultimate Frisbee\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=0d120ecd-ca5a-48e2-b6da-70d3392c7217&l=S&c=Columbus&page=6\" class=\"bux-link\">Spikeball\u003C/a> clubs and wants to get involved in \u003Ca href=\"https://buckeyethon.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">BuckeyeThon\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I can confidently say I made the correct decision.\u003C/strong> I can pursue my dreams of being a doctor while meeting new people every day. The atmosphere at Ohio State is great, and every day there's always something new to do.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“What’s surprised me is \u003C/strong>the people here. I thought it would be difficult to make new friends, but I was completely wrong. Since coming, I've made a lot of new friends and memories, which made my decision to come to Ohio State a lot better.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“The advice I have for new and future students is \u003C/strong>relax and take your time adjusting to this new environment. Many people are overwhelmed by college due to the change in academics and environment, but you have to take a deep breath. If you try your best and push yourself, you're going to succeed at Ohio State.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Walter Jimenez\u003C/h2>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Walter came to Ohio State from Caguas, Puerto Rico, to major in \u003Ca href=\"https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/academics/programs/majors/air-transportation-ba\" class=\"bux-link\">air transportation\u003C/a> with his eyes set on becoming an airline pilot. A Morrill and Chema Memorial scholar, he is involved in the \u003Ca href=\"https://aviation.osu.edu/students/get-involved/flight-team\" class=\"bux-link\">Flight Team\u003C/a>, the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=5032&l=P&page=5\" class=\"bux-link\">Puerto Rican Student Association\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=0dbd77a8-f723-4def-81ba-464ba55db6d6&l=D&c=Columbus&page=3\" class=\"bux-link\">DJ Club\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“One of the biggest factors\u003C/strong> that has helped me have such a great time here is the friendships I’ve made. There’s a great community of Puerto Rican people here, and the Ohio State flight team has been a very engaging community. And just being on campus and in Columbus, you can always have new experiences.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“Joining the flight team \u003C/strong>has been great. In May at the \u003Ca href=\"https://osuairport.org/\" class=\"bux-link\">Ohio State Airport\u003C/a>, universities from all over the country are coming to compete, so we’re looking forward to that. We have seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen and some are basically commercially rated pilots and instructors. We’re backed by alumni who are pilots and work in the airline industry and they really support us in so many ways. It’s a great network of people.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“The advice I give\u003C/strong> is to get involved in as much as you can without overdoing it, just get yourself out there. Stay involved in your hobbies and set yourself up with a good routine.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Allie Weprin\u003C/h2>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">A Boca Raton, Florida, native, Allie is a \u003Ca href=\"https://undergrad.osu.edu/majors-and-academics/majors/detail/103\" class=\"bux-link\">business marketing\u003C/a> major in the Fisher College of Business. She’s also involved in the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org?i=180888e1-4fd4-449e-bca0-9cad6b63d586&l=A&c=Columbus&page=5\" class=\"bux-link\">American Marketing Association\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://fisher.osu.edu/academic-departments/operations-business-analytics/pathways-program\" class=\"bux-link\">Pathways for Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Program\u003C/a> as she pursues her goal of working in marketing or business for a fashion company.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I chose Ohio State\u003C/strong> because I love the location. Columbus is an amazing city where there’s always so much to do, and campus is beautiful. I love going to a big school where anywhere I go, to any club or any class, I’ll always meet someone new.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I’ve found the most amazing friends here.\u003C/strong> My professors care and they want you to succeed. And there are so many resources, like the \u003Ca href=\"https://mslc.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">Math Center\u003C/a> and the \u003Ca href=\"https://economics.osu.edu/economics-learning-center\" class=\"bux-link\">Economics Center\u003C/a>, all here to help you succeed.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I would tell a new student\u003C/strong> to reach out to other new students before you come to campus. Get to know people so when you get here you have a couple of familiar faces. Definitely find some hobbies because it’s important to stay active. And have good study methods that work for you and stay organized so classes aren’t so stressful.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Joey Hoppenjans\u003C/h2>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">A Sylvania, Ohio, native, Joey is a finance major in the Fisher College of Business. He’s in the \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org?i=80ee19b8-3cd2-4ab0-8479-45d2da8110c7&l=B&c=Columbus&page=8\" class=\"bux-link\">Personal Finance Club\u003C/a> and is looking at joining the business fraternity, \u003Ca href=\"https://activities.osu.edu/involvement/student_organizations/find_a_student_org/?i=906\" class=\"bux-link\">Delta Sigma Pi\u003C/a> to help him on his path to becoming a financial advisor. \u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I picked Ohio State because\u003C/strong> it was very welcoming and had that Big Ten feel with a ton of students and connections while also considered a prestigious school and very competitive to get into. Plus, the Fisher School of Business is fantastic.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“After being at Ohio State and the Fisher School of Business for a semester,\u003C/strong> I’ve seen that there’s so many ways for me to grow in my personal life and career. Every time I go to any class I feel comfortable and open with everyone.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“For a new student,\u003C/strong> once you get here take 10 deep breaths, relax and be yourself. Be open to the many opportunities Ohio State has to offer. While it can be overwhelming, I guarantee you’ll find what fits your style. After that, you’ll fall in love with the campus and everything this school has to offer.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Ch2 class=\"bux-h2\">Anthony Shuman\u003C/h2>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">Anthony, also from Parma, earned the \u003Ca href=\"http://undergrad.osu.edu/cost-and-aid/merit-based-scholarships\" class=\"bux-link\">Maximus Scholarship\u003C/a>, is in the \u003Ca href=\"https://honors-scholars.osu.edu/honors\" class=\"bux-link\">Honors Program\u003C/a> and is double-majoring in \u003Ca href=\"https://chemistry.osu.edu/undergrad/biochem\" class=\"bux-link\">biochemistry\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://sppo.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">Spanish\u003C/a>. Next year, he’s going to participate in the \u003Ca href=\"https://step.osu.edu/\" class=\"bux-link\">STEP Program\u003C/a> and hopes to be a \u003Ca href=\"https://housing.osu.edu/about-us/student-employment/resident-advisor-ra/\" class=\"bux-link\">resident advisor\u003C/a>. He’ll use those funds for a study abroad trip to Valencia, Spain, to help him gain fluency in Spanish.\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“As soon as I stepped on the campus,\u003C/strong> I knew this was home. It’s a beautiful place. You’re really supported by all the resources and people, such as advisors and professors who want to see you succeed.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“I’ve loved being on a big campus\u003C/strong> because you can really expand your interests, meet like-minded people and people with different perspectives. I was surprised by how much there is to do. In the first week, I’d wake up, walk around with roommates and friends and find something to do. I had like 35,000 steps the first week I was here. I’m discovering new things every day, it’s been a transformative experience.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>","\u003Chtml>\u003Chead>\u003C/head>\u003Cbody>\u003Cp class=\"bux-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>“The advice I give is have fun\u003C/strong> while you’re here. There’s 60,000 people who go to school here so branch out, meet people, expand your social network. And make the most of everything you’re afforded as a student. Go work out at the \u003Ca href=\"https://recsports.osu.edu/fms/facilities/rpac\" class=\"bux-link\">RPAC\u003C/a>, go to some club meetings, go to football games. There’s so much going on. I love Ohio State, and I love being a Buckeye.”\u003C/p>\u003C/body>\u003C/html>",1778619888012]