Meet the 2026 FYE Peer Leaders
No matter how you’re feeling – excited, nervous, curious, unsure or anything in between – the FYE Peer Leaders are here to support you. Their job is to help you get started, make connections and provide the answers you need from your very first day on campus. Our FYE Peer Leaders are committed to helping you find your place from day one.
You don’t need to wait for a challenge to reach out. Browse the profiles below to learn more about our FYE Peer Leaders and send an email to start a conversation today!
First Year Experience Peer Leaders
Columbus, OH
4th Year
Public Mgmt.
Leadership & Policy;
Civic Engagement Minor
Piece of advice
Make sure to always keep an umbrella in your bag. Columbus weather changes personalities every minute! And say yes to at least one scary thing; Ohio State is a place where you find out what you are capable of.
Favorite restaurant
Woody’s Tavern
Columbus, OH
4th Year
Public Mgmt.
Leadership & Policy;
Civic Engagement Minor
Piece of advice
Make sure to always keep an umbrella in your bag. Columbus weather changes personalities every minute! And say yes to at least one scary thing; Ohio State is a place where you find out what you are capable of.
Favorite restaurant
Woody’s Tavern
Baltimore, MD
2nd Year
Landscape Architecture
Piece of advice
Start using a google calendar early! Time management is key!
Favorite restaurant
Crane Café
Baltimore, MD
2nd Year
Landscape Architecture
Piece of advice
Start using a google calendar early! Time management is key!
Favorite restaurant
Crane Café
Pitsburgh, OH
4th Year
Integrated Language
Arts 7-12; English and Creative Writing Minors
Piece of advice
Find the thing(s) that refill your cup and prioritize them over everything. College is a great way to find yourself, but you've also got to hold onto the roots of your joy.
Favorite restaurant
Terra Byte Cafe
Pitsburgh, OH
4th Year
Integrated Language
Arts 7-12; English and Creative Writing Minors
Piece of advice
Find the thing(s) that refill your cup and prioritize them over everything. College is a great way to find yourself, but you've also got to hold onto the roots of your joy.
Favorite restaurant
Terra Byte Cafe
Buffalo, NY
4th Year
Public Mgmt., Leadership and
Policy; Political Science
(Pre-Law)
Piece of advice
Be yourself and enjoy the ride; so many things can change in college, so just be ready for everything and anything!
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Buffalo, NY
4th Year
Public Mgmt., Leadership and
Policy; Political Science
(Pre-Law)
Piece of advice
Be yourself and enjoy the ride; so many things can change in college, so just be ready for everything and anything!
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Milan, OH
2nd Year
Finance
Piece of advice
Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and talk to new people!
Favorite restaurant
The Union Market
Milan, OH
2nd Year
Finance
Piece of advice
Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and talk to new people!
Favorite restaurant
The Union Market
Duluth, MN
4th Year
Sociology
Piece of advice
Stay open minded to new experiences.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Duluth, MN
4th Year
Sociology
Piece of advice
Stay open minded to new experiences.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Cleveland, Ohio
2nd Year
Finance
Piece of advice
Try to explore all the different opportunities available to you.
Favorite restaurant
Dirty Frank's
Cleveland, Ohio
2nd Year
Finance
Piece of advice
Try to explore all the different opportunities available to you.
Favorite restaurant
Dirty Frank's
Richwood, OH
3rd Year
Microbiology
Piece of advice
Say yes to every opportunity, whether it is an opportunity to make new friends or network.
Favorite restaurant
Sloopy's
Richwood, OH
3rd Year
Microbiology
Piece of advice
Say yes to every opportunity, whether it is an opportunity to make new friends or network.
Favorite restaurant
Sloopy's
West Chester, PA
3rd Year
Psychology; Economics
Piece of advice
Put yourself out there. Say hi to new people, try new things, and be open to making friends. Even small steps, like talking to someone in class or joining a club, can lead to great experiences and friendships. Being open really makes your time at Ohio State better.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
West Chester, PA
3rd Year
Psychology; Economics
Piece of advice
Put yourself out there. Say hi to new people, try new things, and be open to making friends. Even small steps, like talking to someone in class or joining a club, can lead to great experiences and friendships. Being open really makes your time at Ohio State better.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Avon, OH
4th Year
Health Sciences
Piece of advice
Keep an open mind about everything and everyone! You won't grow in your comfort zone :).
Favorite restaurant
Scott steak nights!
Avon, OH
4th Year
Health Sciences
Piece of advice
Keep an open mind about everything and everyone! You won't grow in your comfort zone :).
Favorite restaurant
Scott steak nights!
Cincinnati, OH
2nd Year
Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies: Public Mgmt., Leadership, and Policy; Sociology
Piece of advice
Don't be afraid to talk to other freshman or people in your classes! Everyone is as scared as you are.
Favorite restaurant
Kafe Keroac
Cincinnati, OH
2nd Year
Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies: Public Mgmt., Leadership, and Policy; Sociology
Piece of advice
Don't be afraid to talk to other freshman or people in your classes! Everyone is as scared as you are.
Favorite restaurant
Kafe Keroac
Dublin, OH
4th Year
Political Science
Piece of advice
Get involved! With over 1,400 student organizations, there is a community here for everybody.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Dublin, OH
4th Year
Political Science
Piece of advice
Get involved! With over 1,400 student organizations, there is a community here for everybody.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Sylvania, OH
2nd Year
Accounting; Marketing
Piece of advice
Get involved first semester.
Favorite restaurant
Traditions at Scott and Sloopy's
Sylvania, OH
2nd Year
Accounting; Marketing
Piece of advice
Get involved first semester.
Favorite restaurant
Traditions at Scott and Sloopy's
Shadyside, OH
3rd Year
Strategic Communication; Media Production & Analysis Minor
Piece of advice
|Explore campus and don't be afraid to try new things!
Favorite restaurant
Sloopy's
Shadyside, OH
3rd Year
Strategic Communication; Media Production & Analysis Minor
Piece of advice
|Explore campus and don't be afraid to try new things!
Favorite restaurant
Sloopy's
Proctorville, OH
2nd Year
Neuroscience; Psychology
Piece of advice
Make sure you join clubs and don't be afraid to change your plans!
Favorite restaurant
Marketplace on Neil
Proctorville, OH
2nd Year
Neuroscience; Psychology
Piece of advice
Make sure you join clubs and don't be afraid to change your plans!
Favorite restaurant
Marketplace on Neil
Attica, OH
3rd Year
Social Work; Spanish
Piece of advice
Don't be afraid to try to get to know your neighbors! My best friends ended up being people who live in the same dorm as me.
Favorite restaurant
Marketplace on Neil
Attica, OH
3rd Year
Social Work; Spanish
Piece of advice
Don't be afraid to try to get to know your neighbors! My best friends ended up being people who live in the same dorm as me.
Favorite restaurant
Marketplace on Neil
Findlay, OH
2nd Year
Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Piece of advice
Love to do the hard things, put time into the exam, presentation, quiz and paper. Future you will appreciate it!
Favorite restaurant
Oxley's By The Numbers
Findlay, OH
2nd Year
Real Estate and Urban Analysis
Piece of advice
Love to do the hard things, put time into the exam, presentation, quiz and paper. Future you will appreciate it!
Favorite restaurant
Oxley's By The Numbers
Pickerington, OH
2nd Year
Health Sciences
Piece of advice
Ask for help when you need it.
Favorite restaurant
Marketplace on Neil
Pickerington, OH
2nd Year
Health Sciences
Piece of advice
Ask for help when you need it.
Favorite restaurant
Marketplace on Neil
Bellbrook, OH
3rd Year
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; History
Piece of advice
Go to office hours!
Favorite restaurant
Taste of Orient
Bellbrook, OH
3rd Year
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; History
Piece of advice
Go to office hours!
Favorite restaurant
Taste of Orient
Mansfield, OH
3rd Year
Anthropological Sciences
Piece of advice
This is your opportunity to find your niche. There are so many different kinds of people at Ohio State and so many different groups and activities you can participate in. This is your chance to let your uniqueness shine and connect with people who share your interests!
Favorite restaurant
Crane Café
Mansfield, OH
3rd Year
Anthropological Sciences
Piece of advice
This is your opportunity to find your niche. There are so many different kinds of people at Ohio State and so many different groups and activities you can participate in. This is your chance to let your uniqueness shine and connect with people who share your interests!
Favorite restaurant
Crane Café
Minerva, OH
3rd Year
Primary Education
Piece of advice
Take advantage of every opportunity you can! Being a buckeye is so exciting.
Favorite restaurant
Woody's Tavern
Minerva, OH
3rd Year
Primary Education
Piece of advice
Take advantage of every opportunity you can! Being a buckeye is so exciting.
Favorite restaurant
Woody's Tavern
Atlanta, GA
2nd Year
Microbiology; Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Piece of advice
Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Favorite restaurant
Curl Market
Atlanta, GA
2nd Year
Microbiology; Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Piece of advice
Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Favorite restaurant
Curl Market
Akron, OH
3rd Year
Actuarial Science; Finance
Piece of advice
In the first two weeks you're on campus, explore a lot!
Favorite restaurant
Charley Cheesesteaks
Akron, OH
3rd Year
Actuarial Science; Finance
Piece of advice
In the first two weeks you're on campus, explore a lot!
Favorite restaurant
Charley Cheesesteaks
Plain City, OH
3rd Year
Mild/Moderate/Intensive Disabilities in Special Education
Piece of advice
Smile! Look up from your phone. You'll meet some pretty cool people if you're kind to 'em.
Favorite restaurant
Curl Market
Plain City, OH
3rd Year
Mild/Moderate/Intensive Disabilities in Special Education
Piece of advice
Smile! Look up from your phone. You'll meet some pretty cool people if you're kind to 'em.
Favorite restaurant
Curl Market
Brunswick, OH
2nd Year
Political Science; Sociology
Piece of advice
Join organizations and try to stay on campus for as long as possible before going back to your dorm/home so that you can make memories and more friendships.
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Brunswick, OH
2nd Year
Political Science; Sociology
Piece of advice
Join organizations and try to stay on campus for as long as possible before going back to your dorm/home so that you can make memories and more friendships.
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Wyoming, OH
2nd Year
Biology
Piece of advice
My best piece of advice for new Buckeyes is to get to know your professors.
Favorite restaurant
Woody’s Tavern
Wyoming, OH
2nd Year
Biology
Piece of advice
My best piece of advice for new Buckeyes is to get to know your professors.
Favorite restaurant
Woody’s Tavern
Pickerington, OH
2nd Year
Operations Management
Piece of advice
Get involved early, step out of your comfort zone, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. OSU feels big at first, but it gets smaller once you make connections.
Favorite restaurant
Roots Natural Kitchen
Pickerington, OH
2nd Year
Operations Management
Piece of advice
Get involved early, step out of your comfort zone, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. OSU feels big at first, but it gets smaller once you make connections.
Favorite restaurant
Roots Natural Kitchen
Austin, TX
2nd Year
Marketing; Logistics Management
Piece of advice
Say yes to everything! Always be willing to try something new, especially during your first semester here - you never know what you might discover.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Austin, TX
2nd Year
Marketing; Logistics Management
Piece of advice
Say yes to everything! Always be willing to try something new, especially during your first semester here - you never know what you might discover.
Favorite restaurant
Mirror Lake Eatery
Akron, OH
3rd Year
Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies; Spanish
Piece of advice
Face your fears and be yourself, then the right people will find you!
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Akron, OH
3rd Year
Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies; Spanish
Piece of advice
Face your fears and be yourself, then the right people will find you!
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Columbus, OH
2nd Year
Undecided
Piece of advice
Get involved. I know that is pretty obvious, but it helped me make friends and feel like a part of the university community.
Favorite restaurant
Buckeye Donuts
Columbus, OH
2nd Year
Undecided
Piece of advice
Get involved. I know that is pretty obvious, but it helped me make friends and feel like a part of the university community.
Favorite restaurant
Buckeye Donuts
Hamilton, OH
4th Year
Public Health; Dance
Piece of advice
Go to office hours even when you don’t need help.
Favorite restaurant
Curl Market
Hamilton, OH
4th Year
Public Health; Dance
Piece of advice
Go to office hours even when you don’t need help.
Favorite restaurant
Curl Market
Rockville, MD
2nd Year
International Studies; History; Economics Minor
Piece of advice
Prioritize your classes and your grades as soon as you start, and put yourself out there socially whenever you get the chance.
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Rockville, MD
2nd Year
International Studies; History; Economics Minor
Piece of advice
Prioritize your classes and your grades as soon as you start, and put yourself out there socially whenever you get the chance.
Favorite restaurant
Union Market
Troy, OH
2nd Year
Music Education
Piece of advice
Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved! I've met so many of my friends and like-minded people through campus organizations and clubs.
Favorite restaurant
Woody's Tavern or Union Market
Troy, OH
2nd Year
Music Education
Piece of advice
Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and get involved! I've met so many of my friends and like-minded people through campus organizations and clubs.
Favorite restaurant
Woody's Tavern or Union Market
Pittsburgh, PA
3rd Year
Psychology
Piece of advice
Embrace every new experience and new person you come across. The beauty of this school is that there is always something new for you discover about yourself and others.
Favorite restaurant
Woody's Tavern
Pittsburgh, PA
3rd Year
Psychology
Piece of advice
Embrace every new experience and new person you come across. The beauty of this school is that there is always something new for you discover about yourself and others.
Favorite restaurant
Woody's Tavern
Harbin, China
3rd Year
Accounting
Piece of advice
Don’t be afraid to try new things and talk to new people. Everyone is also new and a little nervous, so just be yourself.
Favorite restaurant
Connecting Grounds
Harbin, China
3rd Year
Accounting
Piece of advice
Don’t be afraid to try new things and talk to new people. Everyone is also new and a little nervous, so just be yourself.
Favorite restaurant
Connecting Grounds