Here's a little Q&A with some of our most recent honors graduates:

Abbi Fickes, Animal Sciences 2007

Question: Did your honors research project influence your school or job decisions?

AF: Definitely. Through my research internship, I made a lot of contacts and learned a lot more about reproductive sciences. I now intend to get a doctoral degree in that field and will be doing my research at the same institution  I did my honors research.

Curtis Niedermier, Agricultural Communication 2007

Question: Describe what you will be doing after graduation.

CN: I have several potential positions in the communication industry, primarily outdoor communication (hunting/fishing) that I am pursuing at this time. They range from writing to public relations to association management.

Lara Gilligan, Animal Sciences 2007

Question: What did you like about (our college's) Honors Program?

LG: I liked that the (program) was very close-knit . . . I got to know many of the other honors kids and was in many of the same classes with them.

Holly Hauser, Animal Sciences 2007

Question: Why did you choose the Honors Program at Ohio State?

HH: So I could schedule the classes that I needed to take to get into veterinary school in four years. I also received scholarship money by being a part of the honors program.

Sarah Luthman, Agricultural Education 2007

Question: What were you able to accomplish that you might not have been able to do otherwise?

SL: Had I not participated in the (program) I would have never taken the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research. This experience has given me a greater appreciation for conducting research and the research process.

Mary Kopechek, Animal Sciences 2007

Question: What did you like about our college's Honors Program?

MK: The scholarship money, small honors classes, individualized curriculum, additional opportunities to learn new hands-on activities, interact with faculty, conduct research, etc.

Sarah McCready, Animal Sciences 2007

Question: Why did you choose the Honors program at Ohio State?

SM: I knew that if I was going to be entering such a large university, I would need a way to be less intimidated of the size. The Honors Program was a perfect way for me to do this, because it provided programming, housing and extra time with faculty and staff. I also loved the fact that honors students schedule early, which meant I would always be in my desired classes.