A Day in the Life of a Buckeye

IMPACT. 1: Increase the college-going rate among Ohio's urban and Appalachian area students. -- 2. Help principals, counselors, and teachers foster a college-going culture. -- 3. Ohio State students are there to identify the potential pitfalls students can expect along the way (admissions, financial aid, etc.); and to share their own personal stories of overcoming adversity and the endless opportunities offered to them.OSU PARTNERS: Office of Student Life; Student Life Social Change; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; College of Education and Human Ecology; College of Social Work; John Glenn College of Public Affairs; Ohio State University ExtensionCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Columbus City Schools; Princeton City Schools; Vinton County Local Schools; Warrensville Heights City School District; Winton Woods City School District; Raising Cane's; Blaze PizzaPRIMARY CONTACT: DaVonti’ D. Haynes (Haynes.242@osu.edu); LeRoy C. Ricksy Jr. (Ricksy.1@osu.edu)A Day in the Life of a Buckeye is a program that offers an individualized experience for urban and Appalachian area high school students to experience life at The Ohio State University, and college in general, for a day. This visit, hosted by currently enrolled students, allows students to attend Ohio State classes and interact with faculty and staff. Students participating within the program are paired with a student host based on their gender identity, intended major, and interest/hobbies