Ohio Thinks Bigger About Health and Sustainability

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With so much natural outdoor beauty here in the Appalachian Foothills, it’s no surprise that Ohio University is a leader in population health and sustainability. Andrew is an outdoor enthusiast who found the perfect place to live, learn, and play right here at Ohio. Over to you, Andrew.

– Thanks Alex, and hello everyone. I’ve always loved the outdoors and staying active. What better place to experience it than at Ohio University? Coming from outta state, I fell in love with campus during my first tour. As a wildlife and conservation biology student, I have had the chance to explore my interests, both in classes, such as comparative vertebrae anatomy, as well as in the field, where I study the health of frog and towed habitats. Ohio University is a leader in conservation and sustainable efforts. Locally, with our amazing Climate and Sustainability Ambassador Program, as well as globally, through Collaborative Research Programs. As the learning community leader for first year environmental and plant biology students, I help students explore these opportunities when we visited places like the greenhouse and the campus farm, as well as the Ridges Hiking Trails located right on campus. With places like the Land Lab, Grosvenor Hall, and Irvine Hall, there is no shortage of places to study and work. Since Ohio University is located in beautiful Athens, Ohio students also have the chance to get outdoors at places like Strouds Run State Park and Hocking Hills State Park. Students also have the chance to purchase fresh local produce at our farmer’s market, as well as our own student farm. And to stay active, indoors, at King Recreation Center or outdoors, on our many hiking trails, including the Hockhocking Adena Bike path. When I entered college, I never expected to teach a learning community, to conduct research in a national forest, or to train over 20 volunteers. But Ohio University gave me these experiences and so much more. They gave me lessons and friends to last a lifetime. Thank you for listening. Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks for sharing your story. Andrew, it’s clear that Ohio’s unique location gives students opportunities to study communities and habitats they can only find in this very region. And what a beautiful region it is, thanks again for sharing.