I originally applied to the Columbus campus. However, once I got onto my regional campus, I understood the community here. It was something that was unexpected, and it really made me flip my mindset about what a regional campus would be like.

Since I transitioned to the Columbus campus and have now come back to a regional campus, I truly understand what we have here. I see faces I know every day, and professors I’ve had since freshman year still care about me as a student and as a person. It’s nice to go into the café and see other students that I know, speak with them, grab a coffee, and chat.

Our campus is really focused on offering one-on-one tutoring or office hours. There’s no embarrassment, and you don’t have to walk far to get to a tutor.

The regional campuses do provide the resources that we need. I like to say, “We’re small but mighty.” We use our facilities to their fullest — the gym, the study spaces, the Student Center, and the library. We have the Academic Success Center, peer coaches running snack and study sessions, and plenty of areas for study groups or meetings with professors.

What surprised me about being on a regional campus at Ohio State is the opportunities that I’ve been given. I started here my freshman year as a student worker and am now a student assistant. I’ve gotten to plan student events, build community, and really play a role in the development of campus departments.

 I was close-minded at first, but when I came here, I realized that the community on a smaller campus is so important and so impactful. I found my best friend here — I’ll be in her wedding in a couple of months.