Semester Number “Fore”
Seeing as it is the last semester of my MBA experience, I have taken it upon myself to ensure I am squeezing very penny’s worth out of my tuition. In this particular case, this means branching outside of Fisher to take a class that will help me develop some important life skills not covered by the MBA curriculum. Which class, you ask? Golf I, offered through the College of Physical Activity and Educational Services (PAES).
Golf class quickly became a highlight of this semester. We meet twice a week for a 55-minute session, led by a PGA-certified golf pro, who teaches at a golf course in Columbus during the summer. The class runs for the full 14 weeks of the semester and there are about 15 students in each section. Classes are conveniently held at the Recreation and Physical Activities Center (RPAC), just a few short blocks from Fisher. This facility has an indoor putting/chipping area and a series of indoor driving “cages” where we work on full strokes. The curriculum also covers essential rules and etiquette, and all clubs and materials are provided.
I coordinated with Fisher classmates to sign up for the same class section-- and that's made golf not only informative and relaxing, but also a fun social activity. As the snow melts, we look forward to testing our skills on Ohio State’s two golf courses: Scarlet and Gray.
My experience with golf is emblematic of a larger theme as an Ohio State Student: you can do everything here. Speaking just within the confines of PAES electives, this means similar courses in boxing, dance, fencing, tennis, rock climbing, and much more. The RPAC also offers free group fitness classes daily, across disciplines such as yoga, Zumba, spinning, Pilates. Then consider 36 varsity sports to watch, free events through the Ohio Union Activities Board, and over 1,300 Ohio State student organizations doing, well…more than 1,000 different things... and needless to say, there is a limitless amount to do here. And nearly all of it is free after you’ve paid tuition.
The Fisher MBA experience can be anything you want it to be—and this is a major strength of the program. It is entirely possible to spend two years just here in Gerlach Hall and have a rewarding experience. However, as a “double Buckeye" (having attended OSU as an undergrad), I like to encourage my classmates and future students to branch out and take advantage of the entire campus at our disposal. This can be easier said than done when the rigors of the program kick in, but when you make time for such activities, it is a rewarding way to feel that you are making the most of the “student lifestyle.”