Ohio University Eastern looks forward to welcoming all our new students to campus in August. Whether you've already registered for fall classes, or are still getting ready for advising and registration, we hope you are excited about meeting new people and embarking on this next chapter!
We know that your college experience is more than what happens in the classroom. That's why we want to help you connect with other incoming students who will be your classmates and friends.
Read through these student spotlights and get to know some of your incoming first-year peers. You'll find classmates who share your academic and career interests and those who share your zip code, plus you'll build the lifelong friendships that become part of your Forever OHIO story.
Bridgeport, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
I have always heard good things about it and it’s close to home.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
Going to district finals in track and graduating high school with a honors diploma.
How did you spend your summer?
Going to the beach, tanning, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
Meeting new people.
What is your dream job?
To become a physical therapist.
St. Clairsville, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
Close to home!
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
Training and showing my horse!
How did you spend your summer?
At the barn and in my pool!
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
My sign language class.
What is your dream job?
To become an Equine Veterinarian.
Shadyside, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
It is close to home and my family, and everyone is so nice at Ohio University Eastern and supportive!
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
graduating with honors and the national honors society. I am also proud of how much I have grown as a person in the past school year and out of school!
How did you spend your summer?
I spent a week in Naples Florida at the beach.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
I am looking forward to meeting new people at college and having fun my first year at college!
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be a middle school teacher at an amazing school with amazing people.
Shadyside, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
It’s close to home.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
I graduated with my welding certifications.
How did you spend your summer?
Working and hanging out with my best friend.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
Halloween!
What is your dream job?
To be a neuroscientist.
Bellaire, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
I did a tour and it really seemed like the perfect fit for me.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
I graduated!
How did you spend your summer?
I spent my summer hanging out with friends and new people.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
Making new friends.
What is your dream job?
To be an anesthesiologist.
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
It is at a convenient location for me, I have heard many good things about the school.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
Doing more for myself and others, and experiencing new adventures.
How did you spend your summer?
I spent it with my boyfriend, family, and friends. I went on vacation, worked, concerts, rodeos, fishing, and horseback riding.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
Meeting new people and starting the rest of my life with this career.
What is your dream job?
To take care of children and animals.
Barnesville, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
To save money.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
Getting the school record for digs in volleyball.
How did you spend your summer?
Working and going to the gym.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
Halloween!
What is your dream job?
Gym influencer.
Barnesville, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
It is a local community college that offers my major, and by staying close to my home I can continue to work my jobs and help take care of my family.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
Graduating High school with a 3.7 GPA, 6 seals, being apart of 5 clubs, and earning 3 scholarships all while playing two sports and having 2 jobs throughout the year. I also won this past year at the Ohio valley mall art show, which I have been competing for 4 years!
How did you spend your summer?
I spent my summer working at Fairyland Drive in, a local ice cream shop as well as Home pizza, located downtown Barnesville! I also spent my free time hanging out with friends, family and my boyfriend!
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
I’m looking forward to meeting new friends, staying connected with classmates from Barnesville that are also attending Ohio University Eastern, and finishing my first year!
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to be a kindergarten teacher while also specializing in special education. I would also like to own my own business of some sort in the future.
St. Clairsville, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
Close to home, affordable, reputable.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
Graduating high school.
How did you spend your summer?
With family & friends.
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
Being a successful college student and making new friends.
What is your dream job?
Stay at home mom.
St. Clairsville, Ohio
Why did you choose OHIO Eastern?
I chose Ohio University Eastern for many reasons! 1. the welcoming and caring community of the wonderful staff and professors 2. the highly regarded nursing program 3. the affordability and close to home education.
What accomplishments are you most proud of from the past year?
In the past year, the accomplishments that I’m most proud of (and have watched succeed) are my determination towards straight-A academics, making it far in athletics, devoting myself to community, working hard at my job, serving for the Gospel, choosing Ohio University Eastern, and creating lasting friendships!
How did you spend your summer?
I spent my summer on vacation at the beach with family and friends, at church camp (one as a camper and another as faculty), going on adventures with my girls and my boy, working, and spreading the Good News!
What are you most looking forward to this fall?
This fall, I’m most looking forward to meeting new people, having fun with my professors, taking my first nursing class, and serving Christ wherever I go!
What is your dream job?
My dream job is to become a nurse practitioner with an independent family practice!
If you are an incoming student at the OHIO Eastern Campus and you would like to be featured on this page, fill out the incoming student questionnaire.