From the Sunny Beaches of Southern California to the Flatlands of Central Ohio
By Luís Sanchez

Making the transition from the sunny beaches of Southern California to the flatlands of Central Ohio, I didn’t quite know what to expect. Going from living with my parents to a residence hall clear across the country was also questionable. And of course, making the jump from a school of merely 700 students to a student body of over 50,000 seemed a bit intimidating as well. However, deciding to attend The Ohio State University was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

In less than a year, I’ve managed to make life-long friends, attend incredible football and basketball games, and travel to Hong Kong. These are only a few of the things I have experienced thus far. My fear of getting lost in such a huge college disappeared when I discovered how small the campus can be when you get involved and meet new people. I can’t go from one place to another without running into someone I know. Many of these people are family to me, which has helped in dealing with being homesick.

This university offers so much, and that has made the transition much easier. I never have moments when I’m just sitting around with nothing to do because I know that there is always something going on here. There is something for everyone here at Ohio State, but it’s up to the individual student to grasp the opportunities and live the Buckeye experience to the fullest.

Luís Sanchez is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Sociology.