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David Akainda, from O’Neill, NE Major: Marketing Campus involvement: Pre-Med Club, American Marketing Association, Real Life Advice: Don’t be afraid to ask for help, everyone here at Ohio State is here and willing to help you. Favorite thing to do off campus: Go to great restaurants and just see the city. Favorite restaurant: Canes or Skyline Best kept secret about campus: Orton Hall is supposedly “haunted.” Fun fact: I was born left handed but am now right handed.	Rosy Bellamy, from Charlotte, NC Major: Environmental Engineering Campus involvement: BSA Representative (Community Council), RealLife, Squash Club Advice: Your TA’s are your friends Go to office hours!!! Favorite place to eat on campus: Kennedy Commons Best kept secret on campus: Fine Arts Library--it's almost always empty! Fun fact: I love to dance	Madison Daum, from Overland Park, KS Major: Marketing and International Business with a double minor in Spanish and Entrepreneurship Campus involvement: Chi Omega Sorority, FisherDirect, Fisher Citizenship, FisherCares, Intramural Volleyball Advice: Be yourself. Forming genuine friendship bonds will take time. Favorite thing to do off campus: Go to the ShortNorth to a unique restaurant then go to Jeni's ice cream or German Village. Best kept secret on campus: Tutoring options are everywhere. Fun fact: My middle name is Hayes after the Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes.

Jake Friedman, from Fairport, NY Major: Psychology Campus involvement: OSU Rugby Club Secretary, RLead Program Coordinator, Boo Radley, Diversity Scholars Advice: You can make a big school small, so do it! Favorite thing to do off campus: Watching local sports teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets. Favorite food oncampus: Sloopy's Best kept secret on campus: Mama's Restaurant behind Cane's. Fun fact: I received the news that I got into Ohio State on my birthday. Best birthday present ever!	Allison Gage, from Muskego, WI Majors: Finance and Sport Industry Campus involvement: BBOAB, Block O treasurers committee, member of Professional Business Fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon, Sport and Wellness Scholar Advice: Join an organization that fits your interests/hobbies. You will meet some awesome people with similar interests. Favorite thing to do off campus: Go to the short north; North Market and German Village Favorite food on campus: KSA Cafe! Best kept secret on campus: The garden on the roof of Knowlton! Fun fact: I am a huge Packers and Brewers fan! I can juggle pretty well!	Ayush Kalani, from Jaipur, India Major: Computer science and engineering Campus involvement: IFI, AAIV, LARH Student Body, Summer Conference Housing Assistant, Orientation Leader Advice: Ohio State has a lot to offer, may it be education, entertainment or experience, so just make sure that you grab as many opportunities as possible and that you make the best out of it. Favorite thing to do off campus: bowling, travelling, adventure sports, exploring Fun fact: I am a singer and a poet and I love adventure sports.

Tamar (Tammy) Katz, from Los Angeles, CA Major: Biology Campus involvement: Treasurer of the Ohio State Women's Water Polo Team Advice: Get involved! The best way to meet new people and explore all the things Ohio State has to offer is to try something new whenever you can! Favorite thing to do off campus: Try new restaurants in the Short North. Favorite food near campus: Fusian Best kept secret on campus: 8th Floor Improv Shows! They are hilarious and I look forward to their shows all month long! Fun fact: I am planning on going to a physician assistant graduate program.	Inah Lagason, from Sayreville, NJ Major: Biology/Pre-Dental Campus involvement: Pilipino Student Association (PSA) and PSA's Cultural Dance Team, volunteer at Stories for Students, general member of Pre-Dental Club Advice: Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone! You will be surprised by how many people come from your state! Also, if you're not used to Ohio's cold weather, a warm winter coat, hats, gloves and scarves are a must. Favorite thing to do off campus: Eating at the Short North or in Downtown Columbus Best kept secret on campus: Biological Sciences/ Pharmacy Library Fun fact: I love tennis.	Brian Mader, from Portland, OR Major: ISE (Integrated Systems Engineering) Campus involvement: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Biological Sciences Scholars Program Advice: Find something you really like and stick to it! Favorite thing to do off campus: hang out with friends Favorite food off campus: Buffalo Wild Wings The best kept secret on campus: You can get a milkshake in a big glass chalice, and keep the chalice at 12th Ave Bread Co. Fun fact: I was a state championship ski racer in high school.

Sarah McKinnell, from Placentia, CA Major: Business (Undecided Specialization) Campus involvement: Mount Leadership Society Scholars; RealLife (Cru); Honors and Scholars Ambassador Advice: Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and make new friends. Favorite thing to do off campus: Gallery Hop in the Short North Favorite food on campus: Marketplace Favorite food near campus: Pita Pit Best kept secret on campus: If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore! Fun fact: I have climbed the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska.	Jasmine Morel, from Union City, NJ Major: Undecided leaning towards Civil Engineering Campus involvement: Latino Leadership Development Institute Advice: It is perfectly normal for out-of-state students to feel homesick especially if you're one of the first to leave home. It is important to get involved, go out and meet new people. OSU will feel like home in no time! Favorite food on/near campus: I love Cane’s and Burger Works! I also like cookies and cream milkshakes from Mirror Lake Creamery.	Walt Stankiewicz, from Boiling Springs, PA Major: International Studies, World Econ/Business Campus involvement: BBOAB, Peer Leader, Buckeye Adventures Facilitator Advice: Write letters home! Fun fact: I'm adopted.