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Meet our Student Admission Staff
From our bloggers to our student callers, our Student Admission Staff play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of Ohio Dominican Admission. Not only do they do a great job helping our Counselors and students with everything from giving tours of campus to phoning potential students; they are also outstanding sources of information about ODU and their experiences here. They're also a lot of fun!
Meet some of our Student Admission Staff and you'll see what we mean...
ODU Student Bloggers | Student Ambassadors | Admission Assistants
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| Hometown: |
Gahanna, Ohio |
| Major: |
Middle Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Being a student ambassador |
| Why I choose ODU: |
“I chose ODU because of the education program. After looking at several other schools I found ODU’s program to be the best. As an aspiring teacher it is important that I get the best education I can.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“No matter where you go you can always find someone smiling and waving. It is a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Albequerque, New Mexico |
| Major: |
Middle Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
ODU Student Theatre, Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
"ODU is small enough that I have a great group of friends, but big enough that I can still meet people throughout the year. ODU is my home away from home." |
| What I like about ODU: |
"My favorite part about ODU is the people because they are friendly and intelligent. There is always someone there when you need them." |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Hilliard, Ohio |
| Major: |
Cross-Disciplinary Studies w/ Minor in Public Relations |
| Activities: |
ODU Women’s soccer, Peer advisor, Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“It has the best of both small campus environment and the advantages of the city; jobs, internships, and fun stuff to do.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“The people. I feel comfortable talking to my professors and my teammates and some friends I met living in the dorms are like a second family.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Hilliard, Ohio |
| Major: |
Public Relations w/ Minor in Marketing |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador and work study. |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I chose ODU because it is close to home & it’s a smaller campus. I love how it’s small because you get a closer relationship with your professors and your peers.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“I love how it’s a close environment with everyone here on campus. You meet so many people and form lasting relationships.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Galloway, Ohio |
| Major: |
Early Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Member of Association for Residence Students & Admission Ambassador. |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I chose ODU because ODU has a great education field & ODU is not a big school so the class sizes are smaller.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“Small campus, and there are a lot of clubs to get involved with.” |
| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Lisbon, Ohio |
| Major: |
Business Administration w/ Minor in Computer Information Systems |
| Activities: |
Student Government, Model U.N., Delta Sigma Pi, Varsity Cross Country, ODU Theater, Resident Advisor |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I chose ODU for the friendly environment and personal attention. I also wanted to enroll into the 4+1 program so I can get my MBA in 5 years instead of 6.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“The people! ODU has one of the friendliest campuses I have ever been to; could not imagine going anywhere else!” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Columbus, Ohio |
| Major: |
Secondary Education - Biology w/ Minor in Chemistry |
| Activities: |
Student Theatre, Band, Student Blogger, Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I loved the small, personable campus. Also the small class sizes with great teachers who get to know me!” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“The small, close-knit campus that is so close to so many great things and places.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Carroll, Ohio |
| Major: |
Middle Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
"I absolutely fell in love with the atmosphere on campus. I grew up in a very small town, and I went to a very small high school so I felt right at home when I visited ODU." |
| What I like about ODU: |
"I love how everyone knows you by your first name. The people on campus recognize your individual strengths and talents, and they actually take the time to get to know you. " |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Gahanna, Ohio |
| Major: |
Middle Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
ODU Women's Soccer, St. Paul's Outreach, Student Ambassador & Peer Advisor |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“Playing soccer in college was very important to me and I felt that the ODU soccer team was a good fit for me as well as the small, friendly campus. I also liked the fact that I would only be 20 minutes away from home.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“Playing soccer, and getting to meet a ton of wonderful new people!” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Westerville, Ohio |
| Major: |
Finance |
| Activities: |
Resident Advisor, Student Government, Delta Sigma Pi, Competition Dance Team Captain, Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“Small, Catholic school. I also was asked to play volleyball here.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“Small atmosphere where I know everyone and there is a lot of one-on-one help and attention.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Lebanon, Ohio |
| Major: |
Early Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador and Resident Advisor |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I came to ODU because I was looking for a small university that was not too far from home. I also was impressed with the Education department - the fact that I was able to get into the field starting my freshman year.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“Ohio Dominican has a great atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. The community helps build great leaders and individuals for our society. The University enables you to create long-lasting friendships and helps transform you into successful people. |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Painesville, Ohio |
| Major: |
Integrated Social Studies Education |
| Activities: |
ODU Student Theatre, Cross Country, History Club |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I really liked the small school environment provided by ODU. Everywhere I go I find people I know, people that I have class with. Add that to great academic opportunity and a beautiful campus, and ODU was an easy choice.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“The people. Everywhere I go on campus, the faculty and my fellow students are always greeting me with friendly smiles and comments.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Hilliard, Ohio |
| Major: |
Secondary Integrated Language Arts Education |
| Activities: |
ODU Women’s Golf, Admissions Ambassador, Writing Specialist in the Write Place, and Resident Advisor |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I chose ODU because of the campus community. The campus is small and indicative of my learning style. It is close to home and everyone is very helpful and nice.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“My favorite things about ODU are the teachers I’ve had thus far and the experience of being on the golf team here.”
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
| Major: |
Sport Management |
| Activities: |
ODU Men's Basketball, Student Ambassador, Resident Advisor, Football PA Announcer, Athletic Dept Game Day Crew |
| Why I chose ODU: |
"I chose ODU for the size of the campus, the 4+1 program, the opportunities to stay involved, and the chance to play college basketball." |
| What I like about ODU: |
"I like that ODU is conveniently small and that everyone, including the students, professors, and other employees around campus are all great people and very easy to get along with." |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
| Major: |
Sport Management |
| Activities: |
ODU Men's Basketball and Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“Because of the Catholic school background. Also having the opportunity to play basketball for Ohio Dominican made the choice of college very easy.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“My favorite thing about ODU is how easy it is to make friends. Everyone at school is open to meeting new people.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Reynoldsburg, Ohio |
| Major: |
Business Administration |
| Activities: |
Wellness Council, employed full-time at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Student Ambassador |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I chose ODU because of the size. With only 3,000 students & a class ratio of 14:1, I knew I would feel right at home!” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“My favorite thing about ODU is the size and how everyone is so personal. All your professors will address you by name, and even hand out their personal phone numbers. By doing this, a student is not just known as a number but by the individual characteristics they offer.” |
Admission Assistants
| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Gahanna, Ohio |
| Major: |
Secondary Education - Integrated Social Studies |
| Activities: |
Lacrosse and coaching baseball |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“Ohio Dominican was the right size and the right location. It was a comfortable choice.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“Ohio Dominican has an excellent teacher education program and the students get personal attention from their professors. Moreover, it is on the outskirts of Columbus which mean there are plenty of activities to keep me entertained." |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Bluffton, Ohio |
| Major: |
Early Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Admission Assistant |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“The education program is great. Also, it is a nice sized campus with a great location.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“The small class sizes and the beautiful campus.” |
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| Name: |
| Hometown: |
Newark, Ohio |
| Major: |
English & Philosophy |
| Activities: |
Admission Assistant |
| Why I chose ODU: |
“I chose ODU because I was looking for a Catholic college rather close to home.” |
| What I like about ODU: |
“I like the intimacy of the small campus and the Dominican attitude of searching for truth.” |
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!
Office of Admission
Sansbury Hall
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury RD
Columbus OH 43219
(614) 251-4500 or (800) 955-OHIO
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