Whether you’re a freshman settling into dorm life, an out-of-state student navigating a new city or an upperclassman exploring Columbus apartments, these episodes from The Best Four podcast are here to help you through the process of student living at OSU.
Moving to Columbus is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for OSU students juggling classes, exams and housing.
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To help you narrow down the episodes to find the answers you need, we compiled a brief breakdown of each episode and what they entail.
Episode One: Ohio State Housing TELL ALL: Dorm Secrets, Sorority Life and Off-Campus Struggles
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We’re kicking things off in Columbus, OH, as Laura sits down with Colleen, an Ohio State junior, to dive into everything you need to know about living at Ohio State. From the best dorms and off-campus housing options to life in a sorority house and the competitive housing scene, Colleen shares her experiences and tips on making the most of campus life. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or already a student, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you navigate college living.
In this episode, we cover:
- The pros and cons of different dorms at Ohio State
- Living in Seibert Hall and the experience of South Campus housing
- Navigating sorority life and housing at OSU
- The challenge of finding off-campus housing and why it’s so competitive
- Why having multiple pockets of friends is key at a large university like Ohio State
Episode Two: What you NEED to know about Ohio State Housing: Dorm Rankings, Sorority Life, & Off-Campus Housing
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In this episode of The Best Four, Laura sits down with Brenna, a senior at Ohio State University, to discuss everything you need to know about living on campus and beyond. From her experiences in South Campus dorms (Park-Stradley Hall) to living in her sorority house and finally landing a coveted off-campus house, Brenna shares practical tips and advice for navigating the competitive housing scene at Ohio State.
In this episode, we cover:
- South Campus vs. North Campus dorms: where to live and what to expect
- Life in a sorority house at Ohio State and how to get a spot
- The competitive nature of off-campus housing and tips for landing the perfect house
- Dorm rankings and why South Campus dorms might be worth it, even without AC!
Episode Three: Life as an Ohio State Student Athlete: Campus Tips & Tricks from an OSU Men’s Volleyball Player
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In this episode of The Best Four, host Laura sits down with Ben, a junior at The Ohio State University and a student-athlete on the men’s volleyball team. Ben shares his journey from being recruited by Ohio State to his experiences living with teammates, both on and off campus. From his freshman year living in Lawrence Tower on North Campus (a dorm repurposed from a hotel) to an off-campus house near South Campus.
Ben dives into the challenges of balancing life as a student-athlete, the pros and cons of living in various dorms and housing options and his advice for incoming freshmen. They also chat about the culture on North vs. South campus, what it’s like living with eight housemates and the realities of Columbus student housing.
In this episode, we cover:
- Living in North Campus vs. South Campus dorms: the major differences
- The perks and challenges of living with fellow athletes
- Tips for finding off-campus housing and why it’s so competitive
- Dorm options for Ohio State freshmen and sophomores
- Ben’s experience as a student-athlete at Ohio State
Episode Four: Inside Ohio State Housing: Dorm Lottery, Scholars Program and Apartment Living Revealed
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In the final episode of The Best Four Season 2, Laura sits down with Cat, an Ohio State senior and Columbus native, to discuss her journey navigating housing at Ohio State. From living in Blackburn House as a freshman in the Business Scholars program to moving into Scott House as a sophomore and eventually into an off-campus apartment, Cat shares valuable insights on dorm life, the highly competitive lottery system and her reasons for choosing to live off-campus. She also dives into the culture differences between North and South Campus, the pros and cons of scholars programs and how to balance college life.
In this episode, we cover:
- Navigating the dorm lottery: how to get the best dorms at Ohio State
- The perks of joining Ohio State Scholars Programs
- Blackburn House, Scott House and life in a North Campus apartment
- Why Cat chose to live in an off-campus apartment and her tips for securing one
- The competitive housing scene at Ohio State
We hope this compilation of podcast episodes serves as a tool for the varying questions you might have regarding living and housing near OSU. For more information on off-campus housing, contact our leasing staff.
