Welcome to Ohio State
Welcome week and orientation at Ohio State is a big thing for both undergraduates and graduate students. As a Master of Accounting student, we have a 4-day orientation prior to when most students come to campus. The orientation is a great way to learn more about the MAcc program, what careers are available-- and to get to know your classmates better.
The highlight of my orientation week was when we (the MAcc students) had the opportunity to go to Summit Vision. For those of you who don't know what Summit Vision is, it's an outdoor team-building organization located on the outskirts of Columbus.
When we arrived, we were placed in groups of 12 students where we were tasked to traverse through the wilderness of Columbus and take part in a number of team-building activities. Of all the activities, the most exciting activity was the ropes course. Summit Vision has a massive ropes course that even includes zip-lining. My group decided to try the most challenging obstacle! This obstacle required a partner and me to climb 20 feet into the air where we each stood on separate round logs that were positioned in a “V” against one another. Then, my partner and I put our hands out and pushed against one another. As we pushed, we simultaneously took small steps away from the center of the “V”, where the two logs met. As we stepped further and further away from the center, and continued to push against one another, our bodies flattened out and eventually became parallel to the ground. It was an exhilarating feeling knowing you are seconds from falling (even though you are 100% safe) but the only thing keeping you from falling is your partner.
Another great opportunity during Welcome Week is the Involvement Fair. The involvement fair is held annually on the Oval where (almost) every student organization at Ohio State promotes their organization to the whole student body. This year, unlike the first few, I was standing as the president at my booth promoting my student organization MUNDO. (Time for a shameless plug for MUNDO: if you love to travel and/or are interested in learning about cultures, you should check this organization out. It is for both undergrad and graduate students.)
Regardless of what interests you, Ohio State has plenty to offer for Welcome Week. It's a great way for you to mix and mingle with your classmates and to get acquainted with the rest of the student body.