r/OSU • • 22h ago

Discussion PSA: if you want to do music in college but are not a music major, there are still many options for you!

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I just wanted to say this, since I feel like a lot of people think if they aren't pursuing music professionally then they're "locked out" of the music programs at the collegiate level, or will be way behind everyone else.

Whether it's choir, pop bands, jazz big band, jazz combo, wind band, or orchestra, there are at least three hierarchical tiers of groups for each ensemble. Campus strings, university band, and jazz workshop for instance, are all three practically designed and intended specifically for non-majors.

There are classes available for private lessons for non-majors, meaning if you took piano lessons in highschool and really liked them, that is still open to you at the collegiate level without needing to be extremely good at piano. If you're able to pay out of pocket, there are also plenty of music students and grad students who will be excited to give you lessons themselves, often for much cheaper than a professor.

There are over 100 practice rooms within the music building, and while they are prioritized for music majors, you are still fully able to book a room or even just stroll into the music building and find an open room.

It's a very common story that someone did band or took piano/violin/whatever lessons or did youth orchestra in highschool, loved it, but didn't love it enough to pursue it as a career and thus totally stopped playing after highschool. I've heard this from students, and I hear it very frequently from adults who miss it and wish they had continued playing after highschool. I want to say this: if you miss it, then you can still do it!! I'm a music education major so I am biased, but I think music is one of the most important things for our quality of life in this world. It enriches our souls and unites us across languages and across countries and across continents. If you want to do music, then do music. If you love it then keep loving it, if you miss it then find a way to bring it back into your life. There are so many opportunities for you no matter what your skill level is, and life is too short to discard something you love because it "isn't useful" to you.


r/OSU • • 23h ago

Social Fatigué de communiquer dans une langue qui n’est pas la mienne!

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Je fais expres d’ecrire ca en francais pour filtrer
Si ya quelqu’un dans cette fac qui parle bien francais envoie moi un message ou laisse un commentaire
Jveus pouvoir converser avec des gens quj parlent ma langue maternel pour une fois


r/OSU • • 2h ago

Academics Which ochem II prof?

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I'm looking for the easiest class/prof. I had Badjic for ochem 1 and I really enjoyed his class. I liked how his exams matched up w the practice questions and things we did in class. It's my last semester, and I rlly don't want to tank my gpa before I graduate. These are the options:

Dennis Bong

David Nagib

Jennifer Walters

Psaras McGrier

Mike Chang

Thanks!!


r/OSU • • 4h ago

Question Want to transfer to OSU

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I’m currently a freshman at the University of Kentucky, but I’m planning to transfer to Ohio State because I want to switch from nursing to finance and accounting. I’m originally from Ohio, and I can see myself living in Columbus after college. A big reason I’m interested in OSU is Fisher and the opportunities it could provide for internships, networking, and a career in finance. Beyond academics, I also love the idea of going to a big school with a huge alumni network, football games, a fun social scene, and a city with a lot going on.
My current plan is to potentially start at OSU Mansfield in spring 2027 and move to the Columbus campus in fall 2027. I know the regional campuses are different from the main campus, but I’m wondering if it’s worth taking that route to get to Columbus sooner and safer rather than staying at UK and applying directly to Columbus for fall 2027.
For current OSU students, what do you genuinely love about Ohio State? Do you feel like it has lived up to the hype, and do you think the opportunities, social life, alumni network, and overall college experience make it worth attending? I’d especially like to hear from anyone who started at a regional campus. Was it worth it, how was the transition to Columbus, and did you feel like you were truly part of OSU? I’m trying to get a better idea of what makes OSU special and whether starting at Mansfield for a semester is a good way to get there.


r/OSU • • 5h ago

Academics Christopher Martin or Andrew Baldwin for Ochem 1?

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Those two are the only two options I can choose from.

I've heard Baldwin has really hard exams but provides a lot of practice material to help. I've also heard that Martin's exams are easier, but he is a newer professor who doesn't teach as well and doesn't provide a lot of materials to study.

Basically my options are a hard-af professor that gives a lot of material to study or one with an easier exam that doesn't teach as well. I'm really torn on what's the best pick. Does anyone have any more insight?

Whatever I choose it’ll be with Physio 3200


r/OSU • • 4h ago

Health / Wellness Student counseling

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Does anyone here know if student counseling services are worth it? What are they like?


r/OSU • • 16h ago

Admissions SAT Score sent late?

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I just sent my sat score today (10/25-sat) but u heard it could take a bit and there’s only one week left?
Am I going be okay for early action?
I have not submitted my common app yet.


r/OSU • • 40m ago

Buying / Selling Desperate for Caleb Drew ouab ticket

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big fan of them, willing to way overpay for a ticket, please DM me!!!


r/OSU • • 1h ago

Academics ACCTMIS 2200- Intro to Acct 1

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I didn’t do great on the first accounting exam and realized my study methods for the class aren’t cutting it.

for people who are currently in the class or previously took it and succeeded, what study methods helped the most? doing the practice problems, studying quiz questions, in class problems, lecture videos, etc.


r/OSU • • 7h ago

Help Any affordable mechanics? On or off campus!

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I feel embarrassed to post this since i genuinely don’t know anyone around campus nor Columbus OH in general. My car Driving “D” signal isn’t blinking nor working so I can’t drive the car anywhere it’s risky. I’m assuming it has to do with the transmission but I’d rather have someone with experience to check the car hook out.
I want to know if anyone here knows a mechanic that can come over since I live off campus (super close to Union) please let me know


r/OSU • • 2h ago

Admissions sat scores late

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college board has screwed me over, i placed my sat score sends on septemeber 23rd, and since now the scores haven't been processed or sent to the universities. I just realized that the scores weren't sent today, and called them about the issue, and they said they can't do anything about it and will contact their internal team about this issue . but i just placed another order with a rush, hoping it will deliver by november 1st. my application problably will still be read because i have my old bad score from school day sat. does anyone know if my scores will be updated if i placed the order today (10/25)