Living on campus can be one of the things that students are most excited about or the thing that they are most nervous about when they come to college! No matter where you fall on that spectrum, Ohio State ATI has staff members who are willing and able to help answer all your housing questions. Ohio State ATI’s housing coordinator is Mick Steiner and he has been with the university for 6.5 years. His number one priority is making sure students get the most out of their college experience and that they learn and grow as people, not just in their classes, but in their living arrangements as well.
Ohio State ATI has apartment style living. This means that students have a full kitchen and a living room, as well as a patio. There are a few different layouts of the apartments, but most have two bedrooms with four or five students per apartment. Each apartment has its own bathroom. This living arrangement allows students to have independence while still being on campus.
When asked what the value of coming to college at Ohio State ATI is, Steiner stated, “Ohio State ATI provides a small, intimate learning community. While many of our students come from rural backgrounds and have experiences with farming, the majors offered here attract students looking for diverse job opportunities. This is the perfect campus to build relationships, learn more about being a college student, and prepare for a transition to the Columbus campus or to enter the workforce. Students who start at Ohio State ATI often find apartment living to be favorable over other living arrangements.”
In addition to being a perfect place to build relationships, Ohio State ATI has many ways to be involved on campus. Steiner suggests, “Take advantage of opportunities to get involved in campus life – whether it be an RA program, intramurals at the Student Activities Center, or a club or organization that meshes with your major. So much learning happens outside of the classroom. You do have to put yourself out there to form connections with your peers. You never know who may be a future colleague, a supervisor, or a trusted friend in the industry. Toss those stereotypes aside and take an opportunity to learn about majors and programs outside of your focus area.”
If you have questions about housing, please do not hesitate to ask. Also, be sure to visit campus, so that you have a chance to see the apartments and the rest of our campus!
Mick Steiner
Housing Coordinator
steiner.255@osu.edu
330-287-7504
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