Stories from graduate students at Fisher College of Business

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Ohio State Game

Beyond the Game: Experiencing Football and Community at Ohio State

When I started my MBA journey at Fisher, I arrived in Columbus full of academic expectations and, honestly, a lot of curiosity. Coming from Peru—a country where sports are pure emotion but move to a different rhythm—I did not expect to find a community whose heartbeat seemed to sync with one single sport: football.
The Buckeyes dominated Oregon in their Rose Bowl victory.

3 Ways I'm Carrying the Championship Feeling Into a New Year

Carrying the Championship Feeling Into a New Year There’s nothing quite like the energy of a national championship win. This month, Ohio State brought home the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship, and the excitement is still buzzing around campus. Watching the Buckeyes dominate on the field was more than just a thrilling moment—it was a reminder of what hard work, resilience, and teamwork can achieve.
A day at the stadium

Life Outside of the Classroom – Week 4

Join me for a brief recount of how the first two games I ever attended in the U.S. were and a potential interesting tidbit for your trivia.
SMF Cohort at Slatterpark Paintball

A SMF Life Snapshot: Beyond Bloomberg and Financial Modeling

Hi! As we near the end of the first session, I reflect on the balance between academic challenges and leisure activities. I describe our exciting paintball day, where 20 of us SMF students bonded over intense battles. Thanks to a friend's initiative, we also enjoyed a culinary adventure, trying delicious Indian dishes in Columbus. Our weekend wouldn't be complete without cheering for The Ohio State football team, and we celebrated a thrilling victory. Stay tuned for future blog posts about Columbus exploration, football game experiences, job-seeking, and more.
Group of friends at Ohio Stadium smiling for the camera with the football field behind them

No Football Tickets? No Problem! A Guide to Cheering on the Buckeyes without Season Tickets

No Tickets? No Problem! Here are a few ways to still cheer on the Buckeyes without season passes.