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One of the newest initiatives from the graduate programs at Fisher College of Business is Advantage Columbus and the name fits. Designed to elevate the student experience through exclusive company visits across Columbus, the program offers something rare: direct access to industry leaders, operating environments, and real-world business challenges beyond the classroom.

This spring, I had the opportunity to participate in the COE Summit 2026, and it was a remarkable experience. What made it truly unique was that I got to see the event from two perspectives: as both a volunteer and an attendee.

As the finish line for the MAcc program officially comes into view, I have entered my fourth and final quarter of courses. When I was scheduling these classes, I did so with two specific goals in mind, preparing for the CPA exam and laying the groundwork for my professional career this fall.

  When I signed up for the MHRM case competition, I saw it as an opportunity to step outside the classroom and test what I had been learning in a real-world context. What I did not fully anticipate was how immersive the experience would feel like. Working in teams, we were challenged to understand the problem, develop a strategy, and present a solution within a limited timeframe. Here are three key lessons I took away from the experience: 1. Time management and presentation matter just as much as ideas

Over spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland. In a country where sheep outnumber the population of people, it felt like I was in a different world. My weeklong journey was completely different to my daily life as a graduate student at Ohio State. In the midst of my final semester in the MAcc program, I went into this trip as a way to reset and reflect before the last weeks of classes and projects. Here are the three biggest takeaways I had from my trip to Iceland and how they connect to life as a graduate student in the MAcc program: 

Over the past 4 years, I competed as a Division I soccer player at Cleveland State University while I pursued my undergraduate degree. I balanced long weeks of training, games, and travel along with a full course load. Every day was structured and filled with tasks I needed to complete in order to succeed on and off the field. 

As we all know, February is the month of love, and I was genuinely excited to attend the OUAB Valentine’s Day Ball at The Ohio State University. The theme was Casino Royale, and for one night, the usual winter grad-school uniform of backpacks, heavy jackets, and sweaters was replaced with tuxedos, gowns, and everyone fully leaning into the theme.

One of the reasons I chose the Fisher College of Business for my Master’s in Human Resource Management was its strong alumni network and sense of community. From the very beginning of my journey, I have experienced how intentionally meaningful connections with peers, professors, and alumni are cultivated.