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I absolutely love the size of Ohio State. I take advantage of it's size, because I know that at some smaller schools, I wouldn't have as many opportunities as I do here. People tend to be generally impressed when I tell them that I go to OSU. Our school pride is huge and I can't help but feel that we're one, big, Buckeye family - no matter how corny it sounds.

At first glance, Ohio State seems huge. It is true, there are alot of students here, however if you take a walk on campus, you'll see that it doesn't feel as big as the numbers say. I see people I know on campus all the time, and it never takes me more than 15 minutes to walk to class. I like having some big lectures, and those lectures always have small recitations. We have great, helpful professors who are experts in their fields and endless opportunities to get involved in research. We have many successful sports teams, and some games are free to go to. They are so much fun! We have, literally, a thousand student organizations, so there is something for everyone to get involved in. OSU also has almost any major you could possibly imagine. The students here are so spirited and proud of our university, and it is inspiring. Even with all of the controversy around our football program this past year, we all still love our school. No matter where you go in the world, you are almost guaranteed to meet someone from Ohio State because we have such a large network of alumni. I also love that we are in Columbus, the capital of Ohio. When you're on campus, it feels like you're not in a big city, but when you leave, you have all of Columbus at your hands.

Overall it's a great school with a lot of opportunities for students

I was hesitant to come to Ohio State at first. The overwhelming size of the campus can be scary at first, but it's also a huge advantage. If you have an interest, you will find someone else who has the same interests. The size also means that if you are truly interested in a specific subject matter to study, chances are there is a professor with that interest too.

If I could go back and repeat my time at Ohio State over and over, I would. This school will change your life for the better. It's a big place but that translates into opportunity. We have had a presidential rally on campus. There is a ridiculous amount of majors and you can try them all out if you are feeling adventurous with your general education. It's located in a real city, with real people (i.e. not sketchy townies) and fun things to do and see. Our president actively seeks out the student opinion and puts our interests first, don't believe me? Time voted Dr. Gee the best college president in the US. One piece of advice that will help you transition into here, get involved! Just join something, it will give you a sense of belonging that can be hard to find at first in a big university. People are not joking when they say that they bleed scarlet and grey and thats not just a reference to athletics.

Wow, I could write a book. I did my undergrad and am currently pursuing my grad degree here, and I wouldn't have stayed if I didn't love it. You will have your ups and downs wherever you go, but I am so happy that I went here. It is a large school with a lot of people, but they make it pretty easy to meet people. Join clubs, keep your dorm room door open and talk to people, and you'll do great. By the end of my 4 years, I found multiple communities that I was very happy to be a part of. Columbus has really grown into quite a diverse, interesting, and fun city in these past few years - there's always something going on, for every type of interest. I love going to a school so full of pride and history, even if the current football scenario is not looking as positive as before. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with a great mix of old and new buildings/architecture. Although there are so many students, the campus doesn't seem so big since it's not very spread out (unless you have classes on West Campus or in the Med Center.. then it can get a little large), and the campus bus system is pretty reliable. The administration would be my biggest complaint. At a school this size, you can't expect to have an advisor who will really get to know you (some might, but most don't), nor can you expect to be able to walk right in to the Financial Aid office. Whatever you need dealing with administration will require you to wait in a line, and typically a long one. The facilities (the student union, the rec centers [there are multiple], libraries) are mostly brand new and generally very nice, though the libraries really could use some more group study rooms. I lived in a dorm for 2 years and then was an RA for a 3rd, and dorm life will really depend completely on the other people living on the floor. If you have a great RA and other people who are really looking to make new friends, you'll have a great time. If you don't, then you may need to look a little harder for friends, but you'll find them. As long as you're open-minded and willing to try new things, OSU will be a great place for you.

I think that Ohio State offers the best of both worlds. While it is one of the largest universities in the country it maintains a small school feel. All of my classes have been 40 students or less, which made the transition from High School extremely easy and my professors always made a point to learn everyones name. The size really boils down to more opportunities to meet other students, which results in a better overall experiance. Also, Columbus is an amazing college town. There is always something to do - whether you prefer parties off of high street, bars and arts in the Short North, the Historic District, German Village, or Downtown. As far as school pride goes you can't beat Ohio State. Everyone loves being a Buckeye with the Shoe and The Schott always packed with loyal fans. One of my favorite experiences was meeting Gordon Gee, The University President, at a party. I think he was drinking a Dr. Pepper, but the fact that he was there and stayed until 12 am was pretty amazing.

OSU is huge. If you don't like the city, chances are that OSU isn't for you. It's in the middle of a city and about 60,000 people go to OSU (including grad students, etc.) There are some really large classes, but mostly only in the GECs (General Electives). Campus is amazing. There is everything you'd ever need in a 10 mile radius or less. There is a lot of school pride at OSU. We have many traditions (most of them about football!). Even if you aren't a fan of football, chances are you will at least enjoy one game of Buckeye football.

It's big...so if you like big, go. Freshman bio 101 classes could have 700 people in them. Unless you try and make a relationship with a professor, its not going to happen. It's for sure a college town but you can go downtown in seconds. The quarters are great because if you don't like a class, its over in 10 weeks. I've really only had 2-3 good professors I liked. Most TAs dont speak english. Lots of school pride though, sometimes crazy but you gotta love those bucks.

There is a ton of school pride, and people are always impressed when I tell them I go here. We absolutely love our marching band, The Best Damn Band In The Land, and that may be one of the best things to me. There are also endless ways to get involved and everyone can find there own place where they fit in. Everyone.