From our bloggers to our student callers, our Student Admission Staff play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of Ohio Dominican Admission. Not only do they do a great job helping our Counselors and students with everything from giving tours of campus to phoning potential students; they are also outstanding sources of information about ODU and their experiences here. They're also a lot of fun!
Meet some of our Student Admission Staff and you'll see what we mean...
| Name: |
Brittani Schiller - Class of 2011 |
| Hometown: |
Westerville, OH |
| Major: |
Criminal Justice & Graphic Design |
| Activities: |
Student Alumni Association, Phonathon, Game Day Crew, Palette Club
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| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The beautiful campus, ODU Day and all the wonderful people I’ve met and how much I’ve enjoyed being a student here |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I feel very strongly about and absolutely love ODU; I want other students to know that as well. |
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| Name: |
Jeremiah Guappone - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Lisbon, OH |
| Major: |
Computer Science & Business Administration |
| Activities: |
President of Student Governement, ODU Student Theatre, Delta Sigma Pi, Varsity Cross Country |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The people- ODU is a great, friendly campus where you can feel at home, ODU Day and Tree Lighting and Homecoming
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| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
It is an honor to show students and their families around campus. As an Ambassador, I have the great privilege of assisting students in making a decision that will change their lives forever.
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| Name: |
Zach King - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Reynoldsburg OH |
| Major: |
Master of Business Admin |
| Activities: |
Wellness Council, Peer Advisor, Inter at Mt. Carmel East Hospital |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The class size and personalization. Football Games. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
To communicate with prospective students about the experience ODU gives you. I like the personal contact with both the student as well as the family members. I find this job very to be fun and exciting. |
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| Name: |
Tom Lewis - Class of 2012 |
| Hometown: |
Newark OH |
| Major: |
Criminal Justice & Psychology |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador, ODU Student Theatre |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Campus, Block Party, Friendly atmosphere. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I like to interact with new people. I want to contribute to prospective students' choice to attend ODU. |
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| Name: |
Joshua Stutz - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Upper Sandusky OH |
| Major: |
Political Science |
| Activities: |
Student Governement, Residence Life, Model UN, Band, ODU Student Theatre, History Club |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The positive vibe on campus. The fall play and spring musical performances. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I have a desire to give back to the University. |
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| Name: |
Heather Junk - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Grove City OH |
| Major: |
Early Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Association of Resident Students, Panther Activities Council |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The size of campus and classes. ODU has a great teacher education program. Casino Night and ODU Day. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I love to mee the prospective students. I also love to show the ODU campus and tell my stories and experiences of ODU. |
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| Name: |
Dori Easley - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Worthington OH |
| Major: |
Early Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador, Cheerleader |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Class sizes. ODU Day. Powder Puff Football. Cheerleading for the football team. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
It allows me to interact with and meet new people. It also allows me to gain and pass on knowledge to those around me. |
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| Name: |
Mac Arnold - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Newark OH |
| Major: |
Graphic Design |
| Activities: |
ODU Student Theatre, Intramural Sports, Yoga Club, Social Justice Club |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The close-knit community. It's the best of both worlds; the campus is small and welcoming, but the city is only minutes away. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I remember when I was a prospective student and how helpful the Student Ambassadors were. ODU is such a kind, caring and accepting community. I am very proud to be a student here. |
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| Name: |
Tim Mackey - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Columbus OH |
| Major: |
Accounting & Sport Management |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Good friends on campus. Small class sizes. Basketball games. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I really like giving back to the University that has given me so much. I take pride in showing ODU to every person I talk to. |
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| Name: |
Sara Duke - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Hilliard OH |
| Major: |
Secondary Education - Integrated Language Arts |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador, Head Resident of Siena Hall |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Everyone knows everyone. Meeting my two best friends. There is a certain kind of person who attends ODU that is unlike any other student - they are compassionate and friendly. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I love making a difference in a prospective student's mind about their college decision. |
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| Name: |
Phil Rogers - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Painesville OH |
| Major: |
Secondary Education - Integrated Social Studies |
| Activities: |
Cross Country, ODU Student Theatre, Model UN, History Club, Peer Advisor |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The people. The beautiful campus. ODU Student Theatre and "Broomball" at the Easton Chiller. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
My experiences here have given me so many positive things to share. I love to encourage prospective students to attend ODU, get involved and make the most of their time here. |
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| Name: |
Erin Pope - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Hilliard OH |
| Major: |
Public Relations |
| Activities: |
PRSSA, Delta Sigma Pi, Tau Pi Phi |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The small environment. The ability to network and the professional relationships I have built wiht the centra Ohio community. ODU Day. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I love having the opportunity to share my college adventures with prospective students. I also love interacting with people so being a Student Ambassador goes along with my love of people. |
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| Name: |
Shawn "Stew" Steward - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Reynoldsburg OH |
| Major: |
Sport Management, pursuit of MBA |
| Activities: |
PA Announcer, Men's Basketball, Student Government |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The size and people. The 4+1 MBA program. ODU Day. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I continue to be an Admission Ambassador because I love having the chance to explain my experience at ODU. |
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| Name: |
Makeda Williams - Class of 2012 |
| Hometown: |
Columbus OH |
| Major: |
Environmental Science |
| Activities: |
Choir, Science Club, Youth Commissioner for City of Columbus |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Small size of the study body. ODU is just starting its Environmental Science major, so I will have a lot of opportunities. ODU's participation in the community with events like the Komen Race for the Cure. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I wanted to be an Ambassador to help new students come to ODU and answer their questions. |
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| Name: |
Kayla Walton - Class of 2011 |
| Hometown: |
Carroll OH |
| Major: |
Middle Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Student Government, Resident Advisor, Campus Ministry, ODU Right to Life |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Small class size. My friends. Playing in the snow on campus during the Blizzard of '08. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I wanted to continue to build relationships with a variety of people while helping other students. It's an opporunity to meet new people. |
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| Name: |
Brandie Dickens - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Detroit MI |
| Major: |
Political Science |
| Activities: |
Student Ambassador |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Classroom sizes. ODU Day. Bowling. The amazing people I've met. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I would like to give people a glimpse of my experiences here at ODU. I want people to be aware that this is a great school so they can carry on the ODU expeirence for themselves. |
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| Name: |
Marissa Hoffecker - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Westerville OH |
| Major: |
Finance |
| Activities: |
Delta Sigma Pi, Student Ambassador |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Small size, personal attention. The amazing friends I've made. Delts Sigma Pi. |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I love being able to influence the prospective students directly in their choice to come to ODU. I love to meet new people and showing them the place that I've loved for 4 years now. |
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| Name: |
Jessica Carrier - Class of 2009 |
| Hometown: |
Columbus OH |
| Major: |
Double major: Biology and Secondary Education in Bio/Chem |
| Activities: |
President of the Band, ODU Student Theatre, PRISM |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
Small class sizes and intimate campus. Band Christmas concert. The play - Kiss Me, Kate! |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I think it's important to give the students a unique and personal experience that they might not get at another school. |
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| Name: |
Lindsay Maxwell - Class of 2010 |
| Hometown: |
Gahanna OH |
| Major: |
Middle Childhood Education |
| Activities: |
Peer Advisor, Admission Ambassador, ODU Student Theatre, Sports |
| What is your favorite thing about ODU? |
The small campus and personable community. The people I've met. Last year's musical - Kiss Me, Kate! |
| Why did you choose to be an Admission Ambassador? |
I realize how crucial the college decision is. I really like being able to help people choose the right college for them and to help make that process easier. |
