So as you all could have guessed, it is time to focus again, which means that it is slowly becoming finals week. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh not again!! But the best part about this one is thinking about what comes after the exams: home and spring break- oh yeah.

Speaking of spring break, we have had the most amazing weather for the past few days here. I can't remember if it was last Thursday or Friday but all of a sudden it seemed as if someone hit a switch and it became 68 and sunny. It was unbelievable. Everyone was out on the Oval playing frisbee, baseball, football or just goofing around. The weirdest thing is that this weather feels a lot better than the hot days I'm used to in Florida because I have nothing to look forward to. In other words, since I suffered 4 months of gruesome winter cold, this warmth is like my saving grace. Hopefully it never goes away.

So I don't remember if I mentioned this or not, but I am now a University Host and am loving every moment of it. There is nothing better than talking about what makes OSU better than any other university out there and I feel as I could major in being a buckeye. The training for this job is interesting: I had to take another campus tour and shadow the whole overview process. Basically, I had to watch the whole slideshow about OSU's academics, community life, traditions, and why I should come here, even though I am already a current student. There were many times when I connected with the presentation, such as the ones about out-of-state perspective and tuition costs, and this made me remember what I am here to do: get an education. Then the dagger--the speaker discussed the pride of the Buckeye family and showed Script Ohio and everyone in the 'Shoe screaming. Ahh pure bliss... there is no sight better in the whole world. Well at least in Ohio.

Now as promised, I am going to review some stuff that perspective students or admitted students may have concerns about when deciding on if he or she should come to Ohio State. One of my biggest concerns was size and, "am I going to get lost?"

Depending on where you live your first year (North, South, or West Campus) you will become accustomed to that area and all of the important buildings surrounding it such as classes and places to eat. For me personally, I live on South campus (Smith Hall) and I have centered everything around my building and made a map based on landmarks. For example, I live near Drinko Hall, which is the college of law, and right next to the new union, the south oval, and Jesse Owens South (a south campus gym). This way has helped me out a ton when I come back from class and see 4 identical towers, knowing one them is my home- Smith. The first two weeks of school help you out a ton when it comes to locating things, it really did for me. During the first week of class, there are university workers that set up tents full of food, drinks, and maps, and help you find your bearings and your way to class. Honestly, I must have been to these tents at least 2 times a day- no joke. The one thing that our president E. Gordon Gee strongly believes is that " you can make a large campus smaller but you can't make a small campus bigger." There is so much to do on this campus that if you wanted, you could find something to do everyday at all of them (North, South, West). Even though it appears intimidating, it's very easy to get accustomed to this place to the point where it slowly becomes your home.

I hope this clarified a little concern. Have a great day and of course, GO BUCKS!!

Marc Anthony- Preciosa