Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business
Gerlach Hall at Ohio State Why the Ohio State MAcc Program is the Right Move for Your Future

Quinn Groves

MAcc#FisherCollegeOfBusiness, #MAccProgramAtOhioState, #CPAPathway, #OhioStateGraduateProgramsDeciding whether to pursue a Master of Accounting can feel like a huge step in your career. You may be considering things such as financial costs, timing, or whether you even need a master’s given Ohio’s new rule change to CPA certification requirements. I was in the same position not too long ago, trying to figure out which path was best for me. Ultimately, I chose Fisher’s College of Business at Ohio State because it offered me professional development, academic rigor, and clear direction during a time of uncertainty. 36432 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/12/01/why-ohio-state-macc-program-right-move-your-future
SMF Class of 2026 at the McCoy Center SMF Class Company Visit: JPMorgan Chase's McCoy Center

Reed Andrews

SMF#FromClassroomToCareer36421 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/11/30/smf-class-company-visit-jpmorgan-chases-mccoy-center
All students attending diwali Importing Diwali: No Customs Fee, Just Good Vibes and a Little Bit of Magic

Joy Das

Full Time MBA#FisherCommunityDiwali is one of the most meaningful festivals in India, celebrated as the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. There are many fables connected with Diwali, but the most well-known is the return of Lord Rama to home Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile in a forest. The people lit lamps across the city to welcome him back, and that glow became the heart of the festival.36412 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/11/08/importing-diwali-no-customs-fee-just-good-vibes-and-a-little-bit-magic
Olentangy River Trail Life Outside of Campus in Columbus, Ohio

Quinn Groves

MAccColumbus, #MAccProgramAtOhioState, Olentangy TrailMany people immediately think of The Ohio State University when they hear Columbus, Ohio. This may be rightfully so as the university attracts roughly 60-70k students each year. However, the city and surrounding areas have a lot more to offer outside of the campus. As someone new to Columbus, my weekends and free time have consisted of exploring and checking out some of the city’s most popular spots.  36401 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/11/03/life-outside-campus-columbus-ohio
Classroom 375 Argue. Listen. Learn: Reflections from a Classroom Debate

Rashi Sharma

MHRM#classroomdebateI recently finished my mid-terms for the first semester of my MHRM program, and I would like to share an experience that stood out to me and turned out to be one of the most engaging assessments so far. My professor for the Future of HR class, replaced our usual written mid semester exam with a debate on contemporary HR topics. 36391 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/11/03/argue.-listen.-learn-reflections-a-classroom-debate
Into the Woods! Into the Woods! A Fall Break MBA Adventure

Skip Morrell

Full Time MBA If you had a free day in Columbus, how would you spend it? It’s a tougher question than it might seem. 36381 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/11/03/woods-a-fall-break-mba-adventure
At the Fisher Award Columbus’ Most Social Day: My Post-Midterm Adventure

Omolayo Aiyeola

Social Events#MBALife, #FisherSocialOctober 31, 2025, could easily be crowned Columbus’ Most Social Day. There seemed to be something happening at every corner of the city. After a long, exhausting week of midterm tests and a few final exams, I decided it was time to close the books and enjoy some well-deserved fun.36371 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/11/03/columbus-most-social-day-my-post-midterm-adventure
Ohio Drone Show at OU Football Game Inside the SMF Community: Collaboration Over Competition

Reed Andrews

SMF#TeamworkAndSuccess, #TeamworkInGradSchool36361 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/10/31/inside-smf-community-collaboration-over-competition
Photo from MAcc Talk Beyond the Books: How the OSU MAcc Program Builds Technical and Professional Skills

Ashlynn Thevenot

MAcc#MAccExperience, #MAccStudentLife, #AccountingCareerPreparation, #AccountingSoftSkills, #CareerInAccountingThe Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is a great way to not only develop technical accounting knowledge, but also essential leadership and soft skills. The program is designed to thoughtfully incorporate diverse electives, a STEM-Designation curriculum, and to create well-rounded accounting professionals.36352 min read /blogs/gradlife/2025/10/30/beyond-books-how-osu-macc-program-builds-technical-and-professional-skills