First-year agricultural communication student from Shreve, Ohio, Andi Schuch, was drawn to the small-campus environment paired with the strength of an Ohio State education. “I chose Ohio State ATI because of the welcoming atmosphere and the small campus feel,” she said. “You’ll get all the benefits of a bigger university while still having a close-knit community.”

For Andi, that sense of community quickly became one of her favorite parts of being a Buckeye. She loves ATI’s apartment-style housing and credits the faculty and staff for helping her feel supported and confident. “They’re so helpful and they really want to you to succeed,” she said.

Andi has found her passion in an intro to agricultural communication class. She enjoys the real-world experience the course provides, especially projects where she gets to interview industry professionals and explore careers in agricultural communication. Those opportunities, Andi says, have helped her prepare for her future and strengthened her excitement for the field.

As a student ambassador, Andi is excited to welcome new students and help them feel at home, something she personally initiated during her first week on campus. She and her roommate invited the new people they’d met over for dinner, and that simple gathering blossomed into a friend group that still spends time together. “We formed a group that feels like family,” she said. It’s that feeling of belonging that Andi hopes to pass on to every new Buckeye she meets.